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F660 GAV

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,017 mi
Last recorded110,017 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF660 GAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 110,017 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,963 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms both sides (2.4.G.1)

all brake back plates heavily corroded but still secure

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings return of sill into floor section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nozzle (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 80kg (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

service brake efficiency only just met by 2%

Pass 8 May 2017 109,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,842 miles

corrosion around vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2016 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear slight out of shape

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,831 miles

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

lot of corrosion in suspension front & rear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,755 miles

both rear arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf wing corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf wing corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,240 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre blocking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filler neck starting to corode.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,786 miles

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

advised rear nearside wheel arch shows corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2010 106,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advised rear nearside wheel arch shows corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,846 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing corroded near outer sill

Fail 27 Mar 2009 100,846 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing corroded near outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,369 miles

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

oil leak

slight flucuation on front brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2007 99,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

slight flucuation on front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 98,775 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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F660 GAV is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F660 GAV, 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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F660 GAV is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 December 1988.

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