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G494 VPK

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,631 mi
Last recorded149,631 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 VPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 149,631 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside door bottoms have corrosion

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 149,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside door bottoms have corrosion

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door is corroded at the bottom

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fixing defective but not likely to fall off (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded and mud flap loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 147,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door is corroded at the bottom

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bul382 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fixing defective but not likely to fall off (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded and mud flap loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up and working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded + mudguard loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 143,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,775 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,487 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 165/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 135,168 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 133,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 131,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 129,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 127,218 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/f bumper loose

Pass 11 May 2010 124,671 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 123,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 120,806 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 120,806 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 118,689 miles

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

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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G494 VPK is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G494 VPK, 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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G494 VPK is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G494 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G494 VPK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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