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F589 YAX

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 YAX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 126,320 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 114,220 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 114,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s front tyre worn unevenly

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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F589 YAX is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F589 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F589 YAX registered?

F589 YAX is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F589 YAX safe to buy?

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