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G678 VJH

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,698 mi
Last recorded60,698 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 VJH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,855 miles

Off side rear tyre lifting of tread.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,922 miles

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)

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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G678 VJH is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G678 VJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G678 VJH registered?

G678 VJH is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G678 VJH safe to buy?

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