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G234 UKL

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,873 mi
Last recorded78,873 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 UKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 761,566 miles

battery insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,155 miles

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

battery insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Front and rear suspension / steering and hub componets corroding

Front brake applcation becoming uneven

Headlamp patterns weak

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R light lense cracked

Oil leaks

Rear anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated [ movement becoming excessive ]

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2011 73,275 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Front and rear suspension / steering and hub componets corroding

Front brake applcation becoming uneven

Headlamp patterns weak

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/R light lense cracked

Oil leaks

Rear anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated [ movement becoming excessive ]

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,992 miles

Number Plate weathering

O/S/R Light Damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2009 66,992 miles

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

Number Plate weathering

O/S/R Light Damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,100 miles

Front Wipers Poor

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

O/S/R Light leans Damaged

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,591 miles

N/S/R Leans Craked

N/S/R Tyre On 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,724 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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G234 UKL is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G234 UKL, 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 G234 UKL registered?

G234 UKL is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G234 UKL safe to buy?

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