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G218 YTT

1990 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,950 mi
Last recorded176,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG218 YTT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 176,950 miles

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

Rear bum per damaged

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Tape on both front wings

Fail 21 Jan 2010 176,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bum per damaged

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Tape on both front wings

Pass 24 Jan 2009 174,419 miles

n/s/f wing repaired with gaffer tape

Fail 20 Jan 2009 176,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wing repaired with gaffer tape

Pass 11 Jan 2008 167,387 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 167,266 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 163,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 163,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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G218 YTT is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G218 YTT, 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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G218 YTT is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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