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F768 TAR

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,348 mi
Last recorded187,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 TAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 187,348 miles

oil leak from oil cooler pipe

slight damage os mirror glass

Pass 26 Jul 2018 186,352 miles

water leak from radiator

Fail 23 Jul 2018 186,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water leak from radiator

Pass 19 Jul 2017 184,466 miles

both front tyres very close to limit boarderline

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar linkrod

some corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2016 182,027 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 182,017 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 179,072 miles

n/s outer cv boot starting to perish

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2015 178,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to perish

some corrosion to n/s/r inner door shut

Pass 9 Jul 2014 176,308 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge very close to limit

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2013 173,559 miles

Oil leak

some condensation to o/s headlamp

Fail 26 Jun 2013 173,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

some condensation to o/s headlamp

Pass 2 May 2012 168,389 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2011 163,705 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2010 158,911 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 158,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 155,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 155,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 150,071 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 144,564 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 144,564 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 141,827 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some damage to front number plate

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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F768 TAR is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 110,255 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 F768 TAR, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F768 TAR is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 July 1989.

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