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G989 BLW

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,675 mi
Last recorded161,675 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 BLW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 161,675 miles

1.Underside of car slightly rusty/corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 158,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 151,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 146,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 140,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 140,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 133,087 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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G989 BLW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 G989 BLW, 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 G989 BLW registered?

G989 BLW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G989 BLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G989 BLW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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