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G493 VPD

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 VPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2010 133,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2010 133,799 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2009 133,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

The middle & rear exhaust box are very rusty.There is a very small leak at the join.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 133,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

The middle & rear exhaust box are very rusty.There is a very small leak at the join.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 133,612 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 133,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 133,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 123,652 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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G493 VPD is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G493 VPD, 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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G493 VPD is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G493 VPD safe to buy?

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