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G861 LYA

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,975 mi
Last recorded195,975 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 LYA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 195,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 190,777 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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G861 LYA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G861 LYA, 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 G861 LYA registered?

G861 LYA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1989.

Is G861 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G861 LYA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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