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H478 FTT

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,519 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 74,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,772 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,101 miles

osf tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,212 miles

small stone chips on screen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,178 miles

small stone chips on screen

split on offside wiper blade but clearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,650 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H478 FTT is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H478 FTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H478 FTT registered?

H478 FTT is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H478 FTT safe to buy?

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