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G684 SEW

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

169,186 mi
Last recorded169,186 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG684 SEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2011 169,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f valence and mud flap insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2010 165,550 miles

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, raised tread

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge, raised tread

park brake travel

Fail 20 Oct 2010 165,520 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, raised tread

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge, raised tread

park brake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2009 161,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes corroding at rear into flexis

Fail 21 Oct 2009 161,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes corroding at rear into flexis

Pass 30 Oct 2008 157,193 miles

all rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating and swelling

Fail 17 Oct 2008 157,061 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre under inflated

all rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating and swelling

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate, advise replacement with front

Pass 16 Nov 2007 153,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both beam patterns deteriorated due to headlamp covers

front brake pads getting low

light corrosion to both front brake pipes

light damage to centre rear seatbelt

light pitting and scoring to both front brake discs on inner faces

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2007 153,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both beam patterns deteriorated due to headlamp covers

front brake pads getting low

light corrosion to both front brake pipes

light damage to centre rear seatbelt

light pitting and scoring to both front brake discs on inner faces

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2006 147,610 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 147,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

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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G684 SEW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G684 SEW, 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 G684 SEW registered?

G684 SEW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 April 1990.

Is G684 SEW safe to buy?

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