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H285 SUX

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,695 mi
Last recorded160,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 SUX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 160,695 miles

All brake hose ferels have slight corrosion

Areas aroundf drain plugs in floor plan corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sills have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 160,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

All brake hose ferels have slight corrosion

Areas aroundf drain plugs in floor plan corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sills have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 155,179 miles

Advise front brakes have high imbalance of 21% mot limit is 25%

Pass 12 Sep 2008 147,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 141,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 135,363 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 135,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H285 SUX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H285 SUX, 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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H285 SUX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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