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G988 BDU

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,628 mi
Last recorded218,628 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 BDU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 218,628 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 210,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 210,056 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 200,773 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 192,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 189,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 183,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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G988 BDU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 109,913 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 G988 BDU, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G988 BDU registered?

G988 BDU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G988 BDU safe to buy?

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