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G639 KEW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG639 KEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 98,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,751 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 93,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,500 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,144 miles

grease around nearside cv gaitor which looks new,suspect be old grease from replacement

offside rear brake pipe has been replaced but routing is poor but not touching anything

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,906 miles

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 67,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,359 miles

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,655 miles

Fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

NSF outer CV boot perished and grease residue at boot.

NSF tyre close to limit and OSF tyre tread getting low.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 63,637 miles

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

Fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

NSF outer CV boot perished and grease residue at boot.

NSF tyre close to limit and OSF tyre tread getting low.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,917 miles

slight weep from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,272 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 60,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering rack arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,640 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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G639 KEW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G639 KEW, 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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G639 KEW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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