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H598 TWU

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,603 mi
Last recorded89,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,603 miles

N/S/F wheel cap missing

N/S/R tyre cracking & perishing badly

coil springs rusted

severe body damage to vehicle

suspension & under carriage rusted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R tyre perishing on inner side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 88,547 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,210 miles

Offside Front indicator lens is broken

Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front indicator lens is broken

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,713 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 86,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 85,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,240 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 84,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 84,449 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 83,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 83,851 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 81,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 81,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,343 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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H598 TWU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 H598 TWU, 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 H598 TWU registered?

H598 TWU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H598 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H598 TWU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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