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G149 KLS

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

282,403 mi
Last recorded282,403 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 KLS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 282,403 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 282,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 282,069 miles

both front brake pipes at flexi pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 282,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pipes at flexi pipes corroded

emmissions not tested due to exauhst blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 279,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 279,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 276,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 271,000 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease [metal pipes]

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

O/S and N/S wheel arches rusting

O/S/R mudflap missing

Rust at rear panel below O/S light

Slight dampness around steering components

Pass 20 Apr 2006 265,562 miles

battery loose

front to rear brake pipes covered in black paint cannot be checked right

Pass 19 Oct 2005 260,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 260,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust midpipe hanger burst away from exhaust

N/S/R wheel arch weakened with rust at top next to strut

O/S and N/S rear brake flex loose at fixings on rear struts

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear metal brake pipe from flex to union rusting above axle

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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G149 KLS is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G149 KLS, 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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G149 KLS is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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