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F83 SRP

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 SRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 77,359 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 77,356 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills heavily corroded(o/s/r and n/s/r door apetures)

steering rack moist

Pass 29 May 2007 74,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 74,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

general underside slightly corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

rear suspension bushes worn/perished

steering rack moist

Pass 26 May 2006 71,598 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 71,598 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2005 67,398 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 67,396 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

surface corrosion both rear outer sils within 30 centim eters of suspension and seatbelt mounting points

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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F83 SRP is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F83 SRP, 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 F83 SRP registered?

F83 SRP is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F83 SRP safe to buy?

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