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H148 GDY

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 GDY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,568 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Slight corrosion to o/s inner sill

Fail 11 Nov 2020 121,560 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Roof trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Strut top mount is no longer attached (DANGEROUS) !! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,793 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 126,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 96,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 79,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,869 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H148 GDY is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H148 GDY, 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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H148 GDY is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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