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G742 OWX

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,508 mi
Last recorded152,508 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 OWX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 152,508 miles
Fail 30 May 2007

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 149,489 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 149,482 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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.

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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G742 OWX is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G742 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G742 OWX registered?

G742 OWX is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G742 OWX safe to buy?

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