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G948 UFJ

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,740 mi
Last recorded156,740 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 UFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 156,740 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads needed in about 1-2000 miles

front springs rusty

n/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

rear exhaust getting rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2011 156,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front springs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 148,183 miles

both front brake pipes getting rusty

both rack boots perished

front shocks getting weak

front springs rusty

o/s/f c v boot perished

rear springs rusty

rear susension mounts getting rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2009 140,233 miles

Both rear arches getting rusty

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

Offside front outer c.v gaiter perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2009 140,233 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear arches getting rusty

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

Offside front outer c.v gaiter perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 131,811 miles

both rack boots perished

n/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

slight exhaust blow in manifold

Fail 11 Feb 2008 131,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rack boots perished

n/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,878 miles

both rear tie bar front bushes slightly worn

both steering side tube slight play

front exhaust getting rusty

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Feb 2007 124,878 miles

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

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

both rear tie bar front bushes slightly worn

both steering side tubes slight play

front exhaust getting rusty

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2006 115,810 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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G948 UFJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G948 UFJ, 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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G948 UFJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 January 1990.

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