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F949 OSL

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,298 mi
Last recorded142,298 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF949 OSL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 142,298 miles

near side outer sill to rear bent/off side outer sillto front bent

Fail 28 Jan 2009

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

near side outer sill to rear bent/off side outer sillto front bent

Pass 4 Feb 2008 140,245 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 140,245 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

near side wiper wearing near side rear drop link slight play near side rear tryre wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 136,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 136,957 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2006 132,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 132,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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

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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F949 OSL is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F949 OSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F949 OSL registered?

F949 OSL is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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