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G397 LCW

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,856 mi
Last recorded69,856 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 LCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,856 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,149 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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G397 LCW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 G397 LCW, 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 G397 LCW registered?

G397 LCW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G397 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G397 LCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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