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G981 UBU

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 130,670 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 127,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 127,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 120,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 120,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,495 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 115,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 110,318 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 110,318 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 105,548 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 105,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G981 UBU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G981 UBU, 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 G981 UBU registered?

G981 UBU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G981 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G981 UBU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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