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G581 SAU

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,904 mi
Last recorded55,904 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 SAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine and gearbox. ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension heavily corroded. front and rear.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

thick under seal on weld repairs

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,221 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill.. marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outer sill...marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,269 miles

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,022 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,049 miles

corrosion to under sills

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,475 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre wall inner cracking

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre wall inner cracking

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

appears to have been stood

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,800 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front 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.

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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G581 SAU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G581 SAU, 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 G581 SAU registered?

G581 SAU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 April 1990.

Is G581 SAU safe to buy?

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