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F608 FOD

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,839 mi
Last recorded144,839 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF608 FOD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 144,839 miles

Corrosion taking place on nearside rear inner sill

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including brake, suspension and steering components

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,147 miles

General surface corrosion to various underbody components and body

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 143,147 miles

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

General surface corrosion to various underbody components and body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mmSTRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of both mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion forming on both inner sills

Corrosion taken place on nearside rear outer wheel arch

Corrosion taking place on various front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to see front brake pads clearly. Please check

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills have corrosion forming

Pass 25 Nov 2015 138,806 miles

Corrosion taking place on nearside rear wheel arch and both outer rear sills

General surface corrosion forming on various suspension components and under body surfaces

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Unable to see front brake pads Please check

Pass 25 Nov 2014 136,147 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion taking place nearside rear outer wheel arch

general surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2014 136,147 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion taking place nearside rear outer wheel arch

general surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,262 miles

Corrosion forming in nearside rear wheel arch.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front rack gaiter damp.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Surface corrosion on various front and rear suspension components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 129,793 miles

corrosion forming on various rear suspension components

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and getting low on 3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2012 129,793 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming on various rear suspension components

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and getting low on 3mm

unable to see front brake pads clearly please check

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 125,381 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 123,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 120,507 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 120,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

STRONGLY ADVISE NEW NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SOON.

Slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 116,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Surface rust forming on both lower rear door shuts/sills.

Surface rust forming on nearside rear outer wheel arch.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 114,200 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 114,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 111,237 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion taking place nearside rear sill door apeture and wheel arch

corrosion taking place offside rear sill and door apeture

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

water ingress offside rear lamp cluster

Fail 14 Nov 2006 111,237 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion taking place nearside rear sill door apeture and wheel arch

corrosion taking place offside rear sill and door apeture

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

water ingress offside rear lamp cluster

Pass 22 Nov 2005 108,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil cooler pipes corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2005 108,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil cooler pipes corroding

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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F608 FOD is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F608 FOD, 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.

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F608 FOD is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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