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H490 EJR

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

286,747 mi
Last recorded286,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 EJR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 286,747 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

all coil springs poor condition

c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

fuel filler cap flap corroded and holed very poor condition

fuel filler neck very poor condition

fuel lines very poor condition

fuel tank and straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to towbar

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

rear shockers weak

rear tyres slight runout

steering rack gaiters poor condition

underbody corrosion

various body damage

Pass 15 Jan 2010 278,575 miles

exhaust poor condition

fuel filler neck poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

petrol cap flap very poor condition(corroded)

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2009 268,471 miles

corrosion to exhaust

fuel filler neck poor condition

n/s rack gaiter poor condition

slight suspension knocks

Pass 15 Jan 2008 258,387 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 258,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to exhaust.front tyres worn slightly outside edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 246,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 236,457 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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H490 EJR is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H490 EJR, 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 H490 EJR registered?

H490 EJR is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H490 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 EJR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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