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H397 SWU

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,644 mi
Last recorded136,644 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2006 136,644 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on chassis in various places

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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H397 SWU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H397 SWU, 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 H397 SWU registered?

H397 SWU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H397 SWU safe to buy?

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