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G778 OKL

1989 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 OKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 117,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake ballence poor

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2013 114,282 miles

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre worn to tread limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,282 miles

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Front brake pads getting low

Off side front tyre worn to tread limit

Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,136 miles

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Nail in near side front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,136 miles

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Nail in near side front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,806 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Rear suspension feels soft

Fail 18 Apr 2011 106,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Rear suspension feels soft

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,236 miles

Exaust system in poor condition and minor gas leaks from previous repairs

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,870 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 92,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,376 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads may be worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,823 miles

Near side front tyre close to legal limit

Slight exaust blow from front silencer

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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G778 OKL is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G778 OKL, 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 G778 OKL registered?

G778 OKL is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 August 1989.

Is G778 OKL safe to buy?

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