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H189 YHW

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

134,237 mi
Last recorded134,237 miles
Recorded on6 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 YHW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 May 2006 134,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

middle pipe nearing end of life

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front rack gaitor perished

nearside front wiper blade slight poor condition to screen

offside front road spring slightly away from stop

play between steering column & steering wheel

play in possible both rear strut top mountings

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

strong advise play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

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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H189 YHW is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H189 YHW, 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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What year was H189 YHW registered?

H189 YHW is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H189 YHW safe to buy?

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