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F890 JPN

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,494 mi
Last recorded137,494 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 JPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 137,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 137,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 129,398 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 129,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2005 118,483 miles

blow from the exhaust system.

Fail 7 Oct 2005 118,302 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear number plates cracked

nearside front side lamp dim

pin holes in exhaust front pipe

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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F890 JPN is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F890 JPN, 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 F890 JPN registered?

F890 JPN is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F890 JPN safe to buy?

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