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G459 SCD

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 SCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,908 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak around bottom hose

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,714 miles

Emissions not tested tailpipe crome end blocking test being carried out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is also insecure in fixing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak around bottom hose

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,087 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing ball joint castle nut split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint castle nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing ball joint castle nut split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint castle nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front sidewall damage

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,981 miles

Front brake splash shields corroded

rear suspension links have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2010 88,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake splash shields corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear sill slightly rusty

rear suspension links have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,340 miles

Light surface corrosion along inner sills and rear floor areas

Nearside rear sill has surface corrosion.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,847 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

minor leak of exhaust gasses from raer exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Nov 2005 68,907 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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G459 SCD is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G459 SCD, 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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G459 SCD is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1989.

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