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G388 RCA

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,043 mi
Last recorded178,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 RCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 178,043 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 167,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 157,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2009 157,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 144,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 132,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 118,562 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G388 RCA is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 109,913 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 G388 RCA, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G388 RCA registered?

G388 RCA is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G388 RCA safe to buy?

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