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G778 RTT

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,200 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front indicator lense damaged

radiator deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 130,648 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 130,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 126,061 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper damage to zone B of windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 118,714 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 114,498 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Slight corossion to fuel pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,127 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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G778 RTT is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G778 RTT, 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 RTT registered?

G778 RTT is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G778 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G778 RTT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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