1989 Toyota Carina 1.6L Petrol · F316 LNC
1989 Toyota Carina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 144,931 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1587cc
F316 LNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 144,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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F316 LNC Mileage History
- 10/09/202190,682 mi
- 06/10/2022106,326 mi+15,644 mi
- 14/10/2023121,759 mi+15,433 mi
- 21/10/2024132,055 mi+10,296 mi
- 20/10/2025144,931 mi+12,876 mi
Average of roughly 13,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F316 LNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Toyota Carina (F316 LNC) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 33 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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