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H257 YHD

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,304 mi
Last recorded61,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 YHD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,304 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 61,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 55,054 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,231 miles

under side corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,790 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front steering arms slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,790 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sll (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front steering arms slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,813 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,311 miles

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

all suspension components heavily corroded but not seriously weekened

heavy corrosion to underside

os and ns inner sills corroded

os front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes under floor corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,474 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,076 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,986 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 37,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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H257 YHD is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H257 YHD, 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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H257 YHD is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 March 1991.

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