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F735 KVW

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,281 mi
Last recorded138,281 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 138,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 137,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 137,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front seal corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 136,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole where the front hanger is welded to the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 134,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,274 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 132,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,727 miles

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

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

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

lowwer offside front wing where meets floor/sill has fiber glass repaire

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,395 miles

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

small area covered by a filler but sill is solid

Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 125,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 123,831 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 122,691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 119,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 119,359 miles

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

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

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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F735 KVW is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 F735 KVW, 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 F735 KVW registered?

F735 KVW is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F735 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F735 KVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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