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G143 UEU

1989 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 UEU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,662 miles

front and rear shocks going soft.

nearside rear tyre low on edge.

offside front tyre wearing near limit on edge.

offside rear tyre low on edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,605 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear shocks going soft.

nearside rear tyre low on edge.

offside front tyre wearing near limit on edge.

offside rear tyre low on edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,839 miles

exhaust leak at downpipe.

handbrake travel long.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm on edge.

offside rear tyre on 2mm on edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 82,839 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust leak at downpipe.

handbrake travel long.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm on edge.

offside rear tyre on 2mm on edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 79,274 miles

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

hand brake travel long.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear shocks going soft, but have some effect.

slight leak at exhaust manifold / downpipe joint.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,274 miles

hand brake travel long.

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear shocks going soft, but have some effect.

slight leak at exhaust manifold / downpipe joint.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,324 miles

rear metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode.

rear shocks going soft.

slight leak at rear exhaust joint.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,309 miles

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

both front and rear nearside tyres worn on outside edge

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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G143 UEU is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G143 UEU, 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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G143 UEU is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G143 UEU safe to buy?

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