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F826 TRU

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,009 mi
Last recorded152,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 TRU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 152,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 151,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 149,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 149,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 146,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 145,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 144,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 143,053 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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F826 TRU is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F826 TRU, 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 F826 TRU registered?

F826 TRU is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F826 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F826 TRU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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