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H508 CGW

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 CGW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,655 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front backing plates deteriorated

both front hubs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside front brake pipe corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,336 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor and chassis heavily corroded

front suspension and brake components heavily corroded

front suspension rubber and gaitors deteriated

rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

rear suspension rubbers perrished and deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front coilsprings corroded

both side front mcphersun struts heavily corroded

both side front suspension retaining nuts to track rods and balljoints and antirollbar heavily corroded including split pins

front and rear brake components are heavily corroded

front suspension joint gators are deteriated

fuel tank corroded

hub components not fully inspected due to covers

rear suspension components and gaitors are corroded and deteriated

underside frloor sills chassis steel brake pipes and exhaust are deteriated by corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,948 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust link pipe corrodede

front and rear suspension components corroded

front floor rear floor cills and chassis corroded

hand brake center cable corroding

radiator corroded

wheel trims fitted hubs nuts discs pads not inspected

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

general underbody corrosion

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,721 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front hubs heavily corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake hoses perished

front suspension componants heavily ncorroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear chasis rails corroded

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear suspension componants heavily corroded

slight leak from exhaust system and heavily corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to cover fitted and pipe runs above fuel tank

Fail 17 Jul 2009 80,699 miles

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

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

front suspension componants heavily ncorroded

both front brake hoses perished

both front hubs heavily corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake hoses perished

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear chasis rails corroded

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear suspension componants heavily corroded

slight leak from exhaust system and heavily corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to cover fitted and pipe runs above fuel tank

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,122 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front cv gaiter leaking around inner clip

nearside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,530 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,753 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 78,738 miles

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

both rear shock obsorbers weak

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 25 Jul 2005 77,749 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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H508 CGW is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H508 CGW, 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.

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H508 CGW is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H508 CGW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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