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G174 XLW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,715 mi
Last recorded170,715 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 XLW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 170,715 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 170,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 155,959 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 155,957 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r fuel pipe sligtly pitted.

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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G174 XLW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G174 XLW, 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 G174 XLW registered?

G174 XLW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G174 XLW safe to buy?

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