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G977 TYW

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG977 TYW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,856 miles

underside suspension arms etc corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,739 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,200 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,543 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 94,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 93,792 miles

both rear tyres beginning to tear

Pass 6 May 2008 92,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 90,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 89,290 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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G977 TYW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G977 TYW, 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 G977 TYW registered?

G977 TYW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G977 TYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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