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G947 KUA

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,421 mi
Last recorded78,421 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 KUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear both side cills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,013 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,771 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,009 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 76,009 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,738 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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G947 KUA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G947 KUA, 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 G947 KUA registered?

G947 KUA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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