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F914 SWK

1989 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,882 mi
Last recorded126,882 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 SWK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 126,882 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear corrosion on anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Sills Slight Corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,480 miles

O/S/F tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various areas of corossion but not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,837 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 122,837 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened snaped at lower mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,810 miles

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

headlight beam patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle other roadusers

Fail 21 Jan 2015 121,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlight beam patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle other roadusers

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,980 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,709 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 118,702 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 117,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 115,768 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front side light worked after being tapped

Passenger wiper insecure but cant fall off

Pass 3 Feb 2009 114,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 113,348 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 111,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 111,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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F914 SWK is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F914 SWK, 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 F914 SWK registered?

F914 SWK is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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