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G730 MGT

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 MGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2009 86,512 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly worn,front pads seem low

fuel filler pipes corroding

headlamp beam patterns poor

lower efficency osr footbrake,balance poor recommend attention

nsr tyre side wall damaged

os door mirror slightly loose

play in rear antiroll bar mount bushes,roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,512 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly worn,front pads seem low

fuel filler pipes corroding

headlamp beam patterns poor

lower efficency osr footbrake,balance poor recommend attention

nsr tyre side wall damaged

os door mirror slightly loose

play in rear antiroll bar mount bushes,roll bar corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,904 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish.

front brake discs slightly worn.

general corrodsion rear suspension.

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil cooler pipes corroded.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

rear shock absorbers seem weak recomend attension.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both outer cv boots starting to perish.

front brake discs slightly worn.

general corrodsion rear suspension.

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil cooler pipes corroded.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

rear shock absorbers seem weak recomend attension.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 78,400 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,451 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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G730 MGT is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G730 MGT, 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 G730 MGT registered?

G730 MGT is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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