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G208 GPW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,622 mi
Last recorded95,622 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 GPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,622 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,605 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,330 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,643 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 86,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,612 miles

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

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2008 80,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,040 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,570 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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G208 GPW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G208 GPW, 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 G208 GPW registered?

G208 GPW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G208 GPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 GPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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