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G473 GCL

1989 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 GCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,515 miles

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,515 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,231 miles

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

nearside front tyre startin g to perish and crack.corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre startin g to perish and crack.corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,975 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 94,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 94,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 93,945 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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G473 GCL is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G473 GCL, 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 G473 GCL registered?

G473 GCL is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G473 GCL safe to buy?

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