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G236 BPC

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,123 mi
Last recorded58,123 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 BPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,123 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 58,123 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,759 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front no plate cracked is still readable

sump plug leaking oil needs new plug and washer also engine oil looks old should be replaced

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,630 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,435 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 54,435 miles

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

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)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 52,378 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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G236 BPC is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G236 BPC, 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 G236 BPC registered?

G236 BPC is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1989.

Is G236 BPC safe to buy?

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