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G629 PTA

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,344 mi
Last recorded87,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 PTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 87,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,885 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,027 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,152 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 82,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,340 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 79,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,321 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 78,321 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,418 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,418 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,563 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 75,283 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f/ tyre wall cut

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,807 miles

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

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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G629 PTA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G629 PTA, 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 G629 PTA registered?

G629 PTA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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