MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all 4 wheel arches corroded,o/s rear arch is the worst, just ok at time of test
exhaust mid section slightly corroded
faint scratches on windscreen
front cv boots slighty deteriated
n/s rear rigid brake pipe corroded
slight corrosion on front to back fuel and brake pipes
water in the o/s rear indicator unit
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
all 4 wheel arches corroded,o/s rear arch is the worst, just ok at time of test
exhaust mid section slightly corroded
faint scratches on windscreen
front cv boots slighty deteriated
n/s rear rigid brake pipe corroded
slight corrosion on front to back fuel and brake pipes
water in the o/s rear indicator unit
n/s side light came on when tapped
slight corrosion on the rear wheel arches
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s side light came on when tapped
slight corrosion on the rear wheel arches
repair to fuel tank
water leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
repair to fuel tank
water leak
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
both front brake disc back plates deteriorated
both rear inner sills slightly corroded
fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G579 OCW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G579 OCW, 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 G579 OCW registered?
G579 OCW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 April 1990.
Is G579 OCW safe to buy?
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