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H331 FPA

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH331 FPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,944 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,757 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,110 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn / perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,427 miles

Rear Suspension bushes perishing / cracking

Pass 21 May 2019 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar D bushes n/s &o/s slight play

Pass 26 May 2018 73,668 miles

o/s handbrake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,143 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,970 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,247 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and low on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,168 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and low on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,677 miles

N/S/F perished, N/S/R perished badly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,677 miles

N/S/F perished, N/S/R perished badly

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,266 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 58,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H331 FPA is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H331 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 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 H331 FPA registered?

H331 FPA is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 December 1990.

Is H331 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H331 FPA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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