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G55 YPU

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,529 mi
Last recorded163,529 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 YPU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 163,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 160,039 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 160,039 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 157,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 156,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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G55 YPU is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G55 YPU, 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 G55 YPU registered?

G55 YPU is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G55 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G55 YPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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