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G270 RGX

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,976 mi
Last recorded119,976 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 RGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,976 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot has a pin hole in it but not leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,205 miles

n/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 3 Nov 2014 116,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,496 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,496 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 107,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 105,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 102,889 miles

front number plate cracked and fading

slight blow at join in center section of exhaust

Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,885 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front number plate cracked and fading

slight blow at join in center section of exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2009 100,481 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 100,481 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,766 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,388 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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G270 RGX is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G270 RGX, 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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G270 RGX is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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