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H281 FPA

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,697 mi
Last recorded171,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 FPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 171,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2007 171,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades beginning to split on ends

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2006 160,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 151,836 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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H281 FPA is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H281 FPA, 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 H281 FPA registered?

H281 FPA is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1991.

Is H281 FPA safe to buy?

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