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PIL 211

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 211
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 108,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,398 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 106,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 88,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,846 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 83,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 82,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 82,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 80,364 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 80,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 78,398 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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PIL 211 is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PIL 211, 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 PIL 211 registered?

PIL 211 is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is PIL 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 211 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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