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G196 OMX

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 OMX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 73,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 70,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 68,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working WIRING FAULT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,795 miles

AIR FILTER HOUSING RETAINING NUT MISSING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,794 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AIR FILTER HOUSING RETAINING NUT MISSING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,638 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Offside Front COIL SPRING WEAK IN THE CENTER COILS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON I9NSIDE EDGE AND TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,506 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Nearside Front TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,606 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,528 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,527 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,727 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,563 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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G196 OMX is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 110,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G196 OMX, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G196 OMX registered?

G196 OMX is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G196 OMX safe to buy?

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