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F856 PFB

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 PFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,383 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Nov 2014 98,383 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 94,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,248 miles

both front tyres have cracked side walls

Fail 26 Oct 2010 92,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front tyres have cracked side walls

Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre near limit

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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F856 PFB is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F856 PFB, 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 F856 PFB registered?

F856 PFB is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F856 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F856 PFB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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