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G549 UFB

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,268 mi
Last recorded60,268 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 UFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,248 miles

Oil leak - source not identified

Rear adult seat belts not inspected due to personal items on bench seat preventing access

Fail 23 Nov 2015 57,248 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak - source not identified

Rear adult seat belts not inspected due to personal items on bench seat preventing access

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery security questionable

metal brake pipes and unions corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,062 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 45,797 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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G549 UFB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G549 UFB, 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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G549 UFB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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