MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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GENERAL CORROSION OF INNER SILLS AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES
KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK AREA
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
GENERAL CORROSION OF INNER SILLS AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES
KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK AREA
UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF FRONT PADS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G397 VFW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 G397 VFW, 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 G397 VFW registered?
G397 VFW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1989.
Is G397 VFW safe to buy?
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