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H49 XYJ

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,867 mi
Last recorded162,867 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 XYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 162,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deterioated but still legible

Fail 1 Dec 2008 162,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deterioated but still legible

Pass 3 Dec 2007 153,302 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 153,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 143,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 133,825 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 133,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres close to limit

brake fluide level just above min mark

offside front wiper in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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H49 XYJ 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 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 H49 XYJ, 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 H49 XYJ registered?

H49 XYJ is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1990.

Is H49 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H49 XYJ 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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