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G138 BBX

1990 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 BBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,858 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 77,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near the exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,928 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,034 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,997 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,984 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhoust has slight blow

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,401 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,876 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,928 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,551 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 58,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,292 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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G138 BBX is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 G138 BBX, 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 G138 BBX registered?

G138 BBX is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 June 1990.

Is G138 BBX safe to buy?

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