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F954 TLP

1989 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,743 mi
Last recorded167,743 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 TLP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 167,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 163,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 158,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 152,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 146,236 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 140,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 140,231 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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F954 TLP is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F954 TLP, 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 F954 TLP registered?

F954 TLP is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F954 TLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F954 TLP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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