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F844 FWD

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,203 mi
Last recorded90,203 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 FWD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 90,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 90,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,075 miles

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,918 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,741 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2021 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,442 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,005 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,072 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,102 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

General underbody corrosion

oil leak.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,102 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

General underbody corrosion

oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,255 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to visually inspect

Pass 26 May 2015 85,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 26 May 2015 85,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 20 May 2014 83,955 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 82,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 82,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,533 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 80,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 79,298 miles

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

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

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

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

rear registration plate deteriorating

registration plates cracked

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 79,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

rear registration plate deteriorating

registration plates cracked

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 78,255 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in rear brake pipework

front registration plate cracked

sections of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 76,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates cracked

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 75,058 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 75,058 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2006 73,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 73,033 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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F844 FWD is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F844 FWD, 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 F844 FWD registered?

F844 FWD is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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