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H291 THO

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 THO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,253 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 183,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 174,337 miles

offside rear shock slightly pitted / scored

Fail 15 May 2008 174,337 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear shock slightly pitted / scored

Pass 15 Feb 2007 162,513 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 162,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 148,752 miles

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

Idle speed slightly high

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 148,752 miles

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

Idle speed slightly high

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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H291 THO is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H291 THO, 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 H291 THO registered?

H291 THO is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H291 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H291 THO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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