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H134 BTT

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH134 BTT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 119,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside mount area rusty holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil cooler pipes rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2026 119,599 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside mount area rusty holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil cooler pipes rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,516 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes rusted

Both rear tyres perished

Oil cooler pipes rusted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 119,516 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil cooler pipes very rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 119,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,233 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in steering

Fail 25 Aug 2023 119,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 116,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 112,178 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,636 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside of front bumper rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside of front bumper rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F wing rusted

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 102,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,359 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers are becoming weak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,811 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres are becoming perished

Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,079 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are becoming perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,285 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 66,189 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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H134 BTT is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 H134 BTT, 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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H134 BTT is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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