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G29 EJK

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 EJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 120,424 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 120,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,905 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,959 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 118,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,132 miles

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,274 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,886 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested no beam patten (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,046 miles

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

o/s/r inner sidewall of tyre in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 114,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 113,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,893 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 111,890 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,230 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 108,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 105,278 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 105,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 101,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 101,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 98,201 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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G29 EJK is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G29 EJK, 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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G29 EJK is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1990.

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