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F790 YFD

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 YFD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres has cracks in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,721 miles

steering rack has slight leak of oil

Pass 13 Aug 2007 101,627 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 101,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 97,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F790 YFD is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc 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 F790 YFD, 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 F790 YFD registered?

F790 YFD is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F790 YFD safe to buy?

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