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H536 HFX

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 HFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 118,272 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

rear shock absorbers getting weak.

slight blow from rear exhaust box joint.

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 118,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low.

rear shock absorbers getting weak.

slight blow from rear exhaust box joint.

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 112,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

damage to front bumper

Fail 23 Jul 2008 106,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

damage to front bumper

Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,715 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre gettig low on tread plus worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 91,025 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT AIM HAS NO KICK UP. †SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING U/J. †NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT CLIP LEAKING GREASE. †OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES. †SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK. †

Fail 19 Jul 2006 91,025 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front outer cv boot clip weeping grease.

offside front tyre wearing low on edges. †

offside headlight aim has no kick up,just a straight line.

slight play in lower steering u/j.

slight play in steering rack.

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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H536 HFX is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H536 HFX, 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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H536 HFX is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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