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G154 UPN

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 UPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,171 miles

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

Nearside rear damper weak in operation

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear damper weak in operation

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,674 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside headlight has low beam pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,328 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

O/S/F Body has Slight Damage

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,660 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,666 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,666 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2010 80,814 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 77,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 75,028 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 75,007 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 Jul 2007 72,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,386 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 66,743 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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G154 UPN is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G154 UPN, 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 G154 UPN registered?

G154 UPN is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 May 1990.

Is G154 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G154 UPN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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