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G287 TYH

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,807 mi
Last recorded68,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 TYH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,737 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,286 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,709 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,709 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,228 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 64,224 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,549 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rusty fuel neck pipe

Fail 27 May 2008 62,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rusty fuel neck pipe

Pass 22 May 2007 61,237 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,299 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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G287 TYH is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G287 TYH, 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 G287 TYH registered?

G287 TYH is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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