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H394 BMD

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH394 BMD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,526 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 79,526 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advice nearside front inner c v gaiter split

advice offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,748 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 70,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,622 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,387 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,906 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 52,589 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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H394 BMD is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H394 BMD, 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 H394 BMD registered?

H394 BMD is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is H394 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H394 BMD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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