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G199 MPW

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,391 mi
Last recorded165,391 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 MPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 165,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 163,096 miles

underside getting weak in places

Fail 5 May 2010 163,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside getting weak in places

Pass 13 May 2009 160,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 157,454 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake back plates starting to corrode

rear of car rusty all over under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2008 157,453 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake back plates starting to corrode

rear of car rusty all over under vehicle

Pass 22 May 2007 154,078 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 153,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 149,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 149,852 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers getting weak

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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G199 MPW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G199 MPW, 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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G199 MPW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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