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G143 YFH

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 YFH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 116,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 116,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,277 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,499 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,790 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 80,176 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 69,678 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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G143 YFH is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G143 YFH, 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 YFH is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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