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F885 RTW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 RTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,667 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,418 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak

could not check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,547 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre is starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 60,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,325 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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F885 RTW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F885 RTW, 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 F885 RTW registered?

F885 RTW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 May 1989.

Is F885 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F885 RTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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