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H521 ALG

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,883 mi
Last recorded242,883 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 ALG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 242,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2017 237,614 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front offside front wiper blade held on by tape

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

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

various corrosion points been welded too many to list individually

Pass 22 Oct 2016 231,253 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes ()

both number plates cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 18 Oct 2016 231,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes ()

both number plates cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 218,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion around rear arches

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2015 218,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion around rear arches

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2014 206,348 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 206,244 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 194,674 miles

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

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

front plate cracked but not likley to be misread

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front seat belt webbing slighty frayed

Fail 10 Oct 2013 194,674 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

front plate cracked but not likley to be misread

offside front seat belt webbing slighty frayed

Pass 19 Oct 2012 183,154 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 17 Oct 2012 183,101 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 171,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front crossmember starting to corroded where it meets the chassis leg on both sides

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2011 171,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front crossmember starting to corroded where it meets the chassis leg on both sides

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 163,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 157,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 157,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 151,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 144,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 144,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H521 ALG is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H521 ALG, 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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H521 ALG is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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