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G238 PGA

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 PGA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 148,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 148,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 147,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 147,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 145,181 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 142,100 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 142,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front floor corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 138,076 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 133,839 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 133,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 129,866 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 129,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 124,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G238 PGA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G238 PGA, 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 G238 PGA registered?

G238 PGA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G238 PGA safe to buy?

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