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H288 FLK

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,177 mi
Last recorded176,177 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 FLK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 176,177 miles

Rear and nearside brake and fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion too front coil springs

Fail 12 Nov 2009

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s centre metel fuel and brake pipes corroded

n/s front steering gaitor end insecure

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2009 169,933 miles

n/s centre metel fuel and brake pipes corroded

n/s front steering gaitor end insecure

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2008 162,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2007 157,058 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 157,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 149,681 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 149,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 141,023 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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H288 FLK is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H288 FLK, 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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H288 FLK is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H288 FLK safe to buy?

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