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H39 EDL

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,853 mi
Last recorded81,853 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 EDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 81,702 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,075 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded between drum and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 79,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back of center pipe and blowing around joint between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded between drum and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 75,279 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,149 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,100 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 57,929 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 57,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,304 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 56,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 53,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,887 miles

tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2014 41,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,636 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,960 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,093 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,284 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,632 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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H39 EDL is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,480 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 H39 EDL, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H39 EDL is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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