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H470 HPA

1990 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,245 mi
Last recorded87,245 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 HPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,797 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 82,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,924 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 68,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H470 HPA is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H470 HPA, 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 H470 HPA registered?

H470 HPA is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H470 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H470 HPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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