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H252 EOY

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,274 mi
Last recorded150,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH252 EOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 150,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body in poor condition doors coroded to excess

Pass 29 May 2019 145,333 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

doors coroded heavily

Fail 24 May 2019 145,323 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

doors coroded heavily

Pass 17 May 2018 141,856 miles

heavily coroded doors

Pass 25 May 2017 137,844 miles

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2016 134,279 miles

offside doors rusty

rear shocks weak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,475 miles

corosion on doors no projection

Fail 4 Jun 2015 132,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corosion on doors no projection

Pass 23 May 2014 130,764 miles

rear anti roll bushes worn

rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 129,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 129,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 127,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 125,458 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 122,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 117,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 114,791 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 114,791 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 110,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 110,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 105,476 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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H252 EOY is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H252 EOY, 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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H252 EOY is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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