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F996 LES

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,042 mi
Last recorded73,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF996 LES
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

slight play at nearside rear anti roll bar bush

underside of vehicle rusty

various suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,993 miles

exhaust rusty

various rear suspension components rusty and bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,806 miles

various rear suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,347 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 65,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,106 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,625 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusty

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 61,383 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 61,383 miles

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

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

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

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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F996 LES is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F996 LES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F996 LES registered?

F996 LES is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F996 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for F996 LES shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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