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H640 TGO

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,972 mi
Last recorded148,972 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH640 TGO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2012 148,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 148,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 145,338 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 145,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,179 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 141,178 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 135,302 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate faded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 135,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate faded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,611 miles

brake fluid level low

rear shock absorbers weak

surface corrosion both rear hub brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2008 121,606 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid level low

rear shock absorbers weak

surface corrosion both rear hub brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,984 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 104,675 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not 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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H640 TGO is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H640 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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H640 TGO is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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