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G270 ELJ

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,922 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,636 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,493 miles

off side front spring corroded

oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,027 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

rear anti rollbar bushes have slight play

rear exhaust has slight leak

trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,266 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

rear anti rollbar bushes have slight play

rear exhaust has slight leak

trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,625 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,625 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,936 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 42,936 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,442 miles

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

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

rear brake balance on upper limit

some wear in wiper blades

Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake balance on upper limit

some wear in wiper blades

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,225 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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G270 ELJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G270 ELJ, 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 G270 ELJ registered?

G270 ELJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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