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F617 KMA

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,180 mi
Last recorded160,180 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 KMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 160,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,501 miles

corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arch inner panels but not considered to be excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2017 144,398 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 144,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 138,223 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 138,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,007 miles

Corrosion starting in sills at rear

Fail 10 Mar 2015 136,007 miles

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

Corrosion starting in sills at rear

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,970 miles

Sill panels starting to corrode at rear but not considered to be excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2013 130,338 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 130,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 114,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,192 miles

engine will not idle

Fail 8 Feb 2010 104,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine will not idle

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,064 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,265 miles

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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F617 KMA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 110,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F617 KMA, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F617 KMA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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