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G737 WHY

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 WHY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 139,748 miles

corrosion

front to centre metal brake pipes rusty [borderline pass/fail]

poor images on headlights

slight play in steering

steering pump damp with fluid

Fail 4 Feb 2008 139,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion

exhaust & joints rusty

front to centre metal brake pipes rusty [borderline pass/fail]

poor images on headlights

slight exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe area

slight play in steering

steering pump damp with fluid

Pass 19 Feb 2007 132,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 123,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 123,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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G737 WHY is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G737 WHY, 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 G737 WHY registered?

G737 WHY is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G737 WHY safe to buy?

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