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G552 UFB

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

82,484 mi
Last recorded82,484 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 UFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 82,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust fouling car

Fail 19 May 2021 82,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust fouling car

Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both ends of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling body at rear

slight play in o/s/f. mc phearson strut gland.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,624 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both ends of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling body at rear

slight play in o/s/f. mc phearson strut gland.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust fouling bodywork.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

o/s/r. tyre starting to perish.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,722 miles

handbrake has excessive free travel.

slight misting of oil around steering rack.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,722 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has excessive free travel.

slight misting of oil around steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,660 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

all for shock absorbers weak.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

all for shock absorbers weak.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,297 miles

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

o/s/f. sun visor removed.

steering rack has light misting of oil.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,287 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

steering rack has light misting of oil.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,508 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 47,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,438 miles

1 x o/s/f. washer jet blocked,

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to perish.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1 x o/s/f. washer jet blocked,

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,805 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 28,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,635 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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G552 UFB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G552 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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G552 UFB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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