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F898 NMJ

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,097 mi
Last recorded37,097 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 NMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,803 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,744 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2016 36,734 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery warning light on

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Walls of tyre deteriated

Offside Rear Deterioration on tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,850 miles

underbody covered in surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,070 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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F898 NMJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F898 NMJ, 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 F898 NMJ registered?

F898 NMJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F898 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F898 NMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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