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G385 TKP

1990 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,401 mi
Last recorded130,401 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 TKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,401 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 127,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 127,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,907 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2012 123,902 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 110,809 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,545 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 104,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,567 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Nov 2008 98,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 92,930 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slight deteriation at end

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 82,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 82,137 miles

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

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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G385 TKP is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G385 TKP, 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 G385 TKP registered?

G385 TKP is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G385 TKP safe to buy?

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