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H120 BFM

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,346 mi
Last recorded101,346 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 BFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,346 miles

Underbody covered in substance

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,921 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of spring mounting area under wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of spring mounting area under wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front advise cant see brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Front advise cant see front pads clearly.wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2023 100,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front advise cant see front pads clearly wheel trims fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,001 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 98,490 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 96,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on the outer side wall.

Under car corroded.

Pass 18 May 2017 94,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 94,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 93,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 89,562 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 87,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 85,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 82,730 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 80,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 77,751 miles
Pass 19 May 2008

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear inner wing panel insecure

Pass 23 May 2007 71,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 71,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 69,012 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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H120 BFM is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H120 BFM, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H120 BFM is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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