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H597 TGO

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,910 mi
Last recorded143,910 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 TGO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,910 miles

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 143,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,069 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,914 miles

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2015 129,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 127,320 miles

slight bind from osf brake

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear traling arm bush's

unable to see front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 127,320 miles

slight bind from osf brake

slight play in both rear traling arm bush's

unable to see front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 126,248 miles

metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 123,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 119,932 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,315 miles

both brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

front & rear registration plates detiriorating

os front outer cv gaiter cracking

screen damage at swept area ns below 40mm

Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,790 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 109,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside rear wing

all front and rear suspension parts corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections in very poor condition

offside front wiper blade split at ends

rear tyres tread low and perished in tread area and sidewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2007 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside rear wing

all front and rear suspension parts corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections in very poor condition

offside front wiper blade split at ends

rear tyres tread low and perished in tread area and sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2006 104,560 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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H597 TGO is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 H597 TGO, 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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H597 TGO is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1990.

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