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G817 VUF

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 VUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 140,120 miles

all brake pipes at rear starting to corrode but not considered excessive

fuel lines rusty but not leaking

nearside front indicator lens in poor condition

nearside rear tyre tread on the legal min tread depth - replacement advised

offside front hub bearing has rust coming our - no excess play or any roughness detected but further investigation strongly recommended

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded but not considered excessiev

offside rear outer sill corroded within seatbelt perscribed area - not considered excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2008 140,120 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all brake pipes at rear starting to corrode but not considered excessive

fuel lines rusty but not leaking

nearside front indicator lens in poor condition

nearside rear tyre tread on the legal min tread depth - replacement advised

offside front hub bearing has rust coming our - no excess play or any roughness detected but further investigation strongly recommended

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded but not considered excessiev

offside rear outer sill corroded within seatbelt perscribed area - not considered excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2007 134,683 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 122,489 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 122,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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G817 VUF is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G817 VUF, 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 G817 VUF registered?

G817 VUF is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G817 VUF safe to buy?

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