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G97 VYR

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,368 mi
Last recorded90,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 VYR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged, ( just within mot spec)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 86,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,032 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,671 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,453 miles

Both rear tyres on 3/4mm tread depth left

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,896 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 79,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 79,045 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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G97 VYR is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G97 VYR, 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 G97 VYR registered?

G97 VYR is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G97 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 VYR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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