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G676 RTA

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG676 RTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,576 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 117,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 117,743 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 116,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,542 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in both rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Power steering pipes on rack slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 115,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in both rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Power steering pipes on rack slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,604 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 114,579 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,528 miles

Battery loose in clamp

Fuel pipe at rear of floor pan starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 113,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery loose in clamp

Fuel pipe at rear of floor pan starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 112,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2012 112,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust repaired

Pass 19 Nov 2011 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front seat belt buckle mount loose

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear trailing arm bushes soft

Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 106,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,804 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 102,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 101,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,717 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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G676 RTA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G676 RTA, 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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G676 RTA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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