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F838 DEX

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,352 mi
Last recorded176,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 DEX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2010 176,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 172,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 167,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 159,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 151,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever high

oil leak

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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F838 DEX is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F838 DEX, 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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What year was F838 DEX registered?

F838 DEX is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F838 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F838 DEX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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