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H242 MFX

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 MFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 83,461 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,752 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,660 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,910 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,632 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,195 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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H242 MFX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 H242 MFX, 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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What year was H242 MFX registered?

H242 MFX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1991.

Is H242 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H242 MFX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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