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G919 GHB

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,379 mi
Last recorded172,379 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 GHB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 172,379 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lower suspension ball joing rubber boot split

o/s/r brake discs pitted

underside of vehicle covered in grease

Fail 19 Apr 2011 172,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lower suspension ball joing rubber boot split

o/s/r brake discs pitted

underside of vehicle covered in grease

Pass 12 Apr 2010 164,160 miles

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

n/s/r trailing arm slight damage

o/s/r lower suspension bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 7 Apr 2010 163,969 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2009 157,445 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 151,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2007 144,260 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 144,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 136,407 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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G919 GHB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G919 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G919 GHB registered?

G919 GHB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G919 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G919 GHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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