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G712 BPA

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 BPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 78,757 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside indecator lens cracked (not showing white light at time of test

offside side lamp was not working, but came on and remained on durring test

Fail 11 Jun 2008 78,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside indecator lens cracked (not showing white light at time of test

offside side lamp was not working, but came on and remained on durring test

Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 71,977 miles

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

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

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

Appears to be VERY slight movement starting at both front w/bearings

Crack at screen (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test, but near)

Fuel filler and breather pipes at N/S/R getting abit corroded slightly

O/S outer d/shaft gaiter getting abit cracked and perrished

O/S/R tyre getting near limits of tread wear

Pass 30 May 2006 64,203 miles

Cracks at screen(not yet in fail limits at time of test)

N/S/R brake catches on abit when wheel is spun one way(Pads?)

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

Offside Rear 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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G712 BPA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G712 BPA, 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 G712 BPA registered?

G712 BPA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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