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G701 YFP

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 YFP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 108,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,930 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 103,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,059 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 96,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 96,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,856 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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G701 YFP is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G701 YFP, 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 G701 YFP registered?

G701 YFP is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G701 YFP safe to buy?

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