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F749 JBW

1988 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 JBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 131,219 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 131,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,166 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 129,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips to screen

corrosion to front panel and o/s/f wheelarch

n/s/f wheel arch scuffed

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear wiper split

slight play in steeringrack

Fail 8 Aug 2007 127,676 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 127,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 124,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 124,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 120,689 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 120,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F749 JBW is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F749 JBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F749 JBW registered?

F749 JBW is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 December 1988.

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