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F969 PRN

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF969 PRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 67,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 67,725 miles

Corrosion offside front floor.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 67,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 1 washer jet not working.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some rear suspension arms corroded but not excessively, these are highly stressed componants.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,469 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

underbody,suspension and inner wheel arches corroded,some areas weak

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,261 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,877 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension parts and floor area

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,499 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

sills corroded

underbody and inner rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,682 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,638 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,527 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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F969 PRN is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F969 PRN, 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.

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F969 PRN is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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