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H171 CEW

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 CEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 108,556 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Mudflap loose, nearside front

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 108,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 107,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass slightly deformed

nearside and offside, slight corrosion on floor to sill

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,560 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2018 106,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,677 miles

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

Nearside rear section of sill getting weak and slightly crushed

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 105,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear section of sill getting weak and slightly crushed

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,961 miles

both inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded and small leak

nearside inner cv boot weaping

outer cv boots perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 101,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,646 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,626 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,924 miles

inner and outer sill panels corroded

offside front brake backplate corroded

offside headlamp lens damaged

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nearside body trim loose

inner and outer sill panels corroded

offside front brake backplate corroded

offside headlamp lens damaged

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 8 May 2008 91,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body trim loose nearside

corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill panels

offside front brake backplate corroded

Fail 8 May 2008 91,084 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body trim loose nearside

corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill panels

offside front brake backplate corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 87,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 84,854 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 84,854 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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H171 CEW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 H171 CEW, 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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H171 CEW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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