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G242 XHW

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,670 mi
Last recorded107,670 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG242 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 107,670 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 107,670 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 105,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 102,536 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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G242 XHW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G242 XHW, 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 G242 XHW registered?

G242 XHW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G242 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G242 XHW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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