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H285 BNH

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 BNH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,769 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 105,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade rubber loose

various patches of light rust on the under-side of the vehicle, some of which are in prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 102,591 miles

Nearside front tyre on 1.6 mm (legal limit)

Tyre size 165/80 TR 13

Pass 14 Oct 2006 99,731 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brakes noisey in opperation and off side rear hand brake cable sticking brake check advised

off side number plate lamp bit dim

shox bit soft

slight damage near side front bumper no sharp edges

slight play in steering system

some corrosion on metal brake lines

Pass 17 Oct 2005 96,389 miles

rear number plate delaminating

rear shock absorbers soft

slight blow from front exhaust box and mid exhaust pipe corroded and in poor condition

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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H285 BNH is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H285 BNH, 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 H285 BNH registered?

H285 BNH is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H285 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 BNH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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