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H492 FPA

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,144 mi
Last recorded131,144 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 FPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F Tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 130,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 129,247 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlight lenses cover deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 126,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 125,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body corroded in all areas

Pass 2 Mar 2007 120,090 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 120,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 112,148 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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H492 FPA is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H492 FPA, 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 H492 FPA registered?

H492 FPA is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H492 FPA safe to buy?

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