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F665 SPR

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 SPR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 134,205 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

bad oil leak from o/s gearb ox output shaft seal!

light corrosion in suspension component & rear floor/chassis legs.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked both complete.

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,o/s/f tyre woprn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!

rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

wrong mirror lens fitted to o/s door mirror.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 134,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

bad oil leak from o/s gearb ox output shaft seal!

light corrosion in suspension component & rear floor/chassis legs.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked both complete.

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,o/s/f tyre woprn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!

rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

wrong mirror lens fitted to o/s door mirror.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 127,059 miles

as per advisory notice issued 16/08/2007 with vt30.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both rear brake discs corroded but opperate correctly.

engine damp with oil.

front registration plate cracked.

spare tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,723 miles

as per advisory notice issued 01/09/2006 with vt 30 apart from power steering pulley has been done and and control is broken.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 120,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil.

front registration plate cracked.

headlamp beams differnt colours to each other.

light scratching on screen.

power steering pulley wobbling.

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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F665 SPR is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F665 SPR, 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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What year was F665 SPR registered?

F665 SPR is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F665 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F665 SPR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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