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G486 WHY

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,199 mi
Last recorded181,199 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 WHY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 181,199 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion fuel filler pipe

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2018 177,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 177,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 173,921 miles

Front WINDSCEEN CHIPPED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 173,921 miles

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

Front WINDSCEEN CHIPPED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 168,617 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Front WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ZONE A DOES NOT RESTRICT DRIVERS VIEW

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 168,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Front WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ZONE A DOES NOT RESTRICT DRIVERS VIEW

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 163,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 158,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 153,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 148,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 142,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 142,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 136,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 136,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 127,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 118,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 110,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,032 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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G486 WHY is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G486 WHY, 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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G486 WHY is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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