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F718 MBL

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,043 mi
Last recorded108,043 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 108,043 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 23 Nov 2006 90,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,778 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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F718 MBL is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc 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 F718 MBL, 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 F718 MBL registered?

F718 MBL is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F718 MBL safe to buy?

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