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G244 KEW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 KEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2008 157,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2007 154,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 147,172 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 144,923 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 144,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 140,023 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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G244 KEW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G244 KEW, 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 G244 KEW registered?

G244 KEW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G244 KEW safe to buy?

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