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DEZ 4098

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,987 mi
Last recorded208,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 4098
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 208,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

engine oil low

front wiper blades deteriorating

offside front floor pan to sill corroded

strong advise play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

strong advise play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

Fail 8 Jun 2011 208,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

engine oil low

front wiper blades deteriorating

offside front floor pan to sill corroded

strong advise play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

strong advise play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

Fail 11 Aug 2010 208,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S & O/S Front floors corroding

N/S & O/S Rear chassis areas corroding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 203,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear flexi brake hose ferru;es showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 203,136 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear flexi brake hose ferru;es showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 198,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 191,428 miles

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

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 180,345 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded and becoming weak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2006 180,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded and becoming weak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2005 165,552 miles

slight leak n/s/f cv boot

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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DEZ 4098 is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEZ 4098, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DEZ 4098 is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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