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G523 RKE

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,953 mi
Last recorded57,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 RKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,151 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G523 RKE is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G523 RKE, 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 G523 RKE registered?

G523 RKE is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G523 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G523 RKE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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