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G487 RRJ

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,654 mi
Last recorded148,654 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 RRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 148,654 miles

underside the vehicle is heavely underseald

Fail 28 Oct 2009 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside the vehicle is heavely underseald

Pass 31 Oct 2008 144,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underneath heavely painted with underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2008 144,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underneath heavely painted with underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2007 140,332 miles

N/S/Front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

underneath car is freshley (heaveley) coated with underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2006 135,497 miles

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

underneath car is freshley coated with underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2005 131,219 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 131,104 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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G487 RRJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc 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 G487 RRJ, 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 G487 RRJ registered?

G487 RRJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G487 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G487 RRJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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