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G605 FDW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 FDW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 126,410 miles

Brake fluid very discoloured

Fog lamp cracked

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF side lamp cracked

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 126,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brake fluid very discoloured

Fog lamp cracked

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF side lamp cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 115,435 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 102,776 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application slight uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2007 102,776 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application slight uneven

Pass 27 Jan 2007 93,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 88,092 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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G605 FDW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G605 FDW, 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 G605 FDW registered?

G605 FDW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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