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H155 ETR

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 ETR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,948 miles

engine oil stained

front brake discs and pads worn

both rear chassis rails corroded

front suspension coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on outer edge(strong advise)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on outer edge

oil cooler pipes heavily corroded and porous(strong advise)

play in steering rack

repair plates fitted to previous failure have been welded from inside vehicle and are covered by mouldings so unable to fully inspect.from under vehicle new plate is still exposed and requires sealing and painting

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on front crossmember

slight corrosion on fuel tank

slight corrosion on inner sills

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in rear suspension leg gland bearings

Fail 27 Sep 2012 100,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear chassis rails corroded

engine oil stained

front brake discs and pads worn

front suspension coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on outer edge(strong advise)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on outer edge

oil cooler pipes heavily corroded and porous(strong advise)

play in steering rack

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on front crossmember

slight corrosion on fuel tank

slight corrosion on inner sills

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in rear suspension leg gland bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,863 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,869 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,109 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,925 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,957 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 45,957 miles

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

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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H155 ETR is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H155 ETR, 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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H155 ETR is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 April 1991.

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