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G871 VFJ

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,246 mi
Last recorded181,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 VFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 181,246 miles

steering rack knocking but no play detected

Fail 25 Jul 2008 181,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering rack knocking but no play detected

Pass 14 Aug 2007 178,880 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 178,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 17,590 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 170,193 miles

slight exhaust blow (suspect manifold) †front brake pads low †both ok at mot test.

Fail 1 Jun 2005 170,193 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G871 VFJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G871 VFJ, 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 G871 VFJ registered?

G871 VFJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G871 VFJ safe to buy?

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