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G279 OFL

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,387 mi
Last recorded142,387 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 OFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 142,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 140,154 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 140,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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G279 OFL is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G279 OFL, 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 G279 OFL registered?

G279 OFL is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G279 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G279 OFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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