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G579 JHE

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,250 mi
Last recorded188,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 JHE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 188,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 180,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 174,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 174,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 168,791 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 161,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 153,152 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

near side rear wheel arch corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 153,152 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear wheel arch corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 145,018 miles

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

front number plat slightly cracked

some oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Aug 2009 136,202 miles

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

oil leaks seen under side

Pass 9 Aug 2008 128,272 miles

both side rear shockabsorers dust cover split

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2007 119,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 119,697 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 110,036 miles

oil leaks from engine

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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G579 JHE is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G579 JHE, 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 G579 JHE registered?

G579 JHE is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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