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G231 UPX

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,503 mi
Last recorded141,503 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 UPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 141,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear n/plate starting to delaminate.

wipers well worn.

Pass 21 May 2007 139,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 139,975 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 137,264 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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G231 UPX is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G231 UPX, 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 G231 UPX registered?

G231 UPX is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G231 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G231 UPX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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