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G853 UMW

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,847 mi
Last recorded224,847 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG853 UMW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 224,847 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

slight brake bind from o/s/r wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2012 224,847 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

slight brake bind from o/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2011 223,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 219,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 215,982 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 215,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 210,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 204,673 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 204,673 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 200,452 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 200,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G853 UMW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G853 UMW, 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 G853 UMW registered?

G853 UMW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is G853 UMW safe to buy?

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