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H659 DRN

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH659 DRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 99,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Advance corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Execssive body damage to offside rear door

Handbrake travel just within MOT limits

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 97,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to both sides of rear suspension fixing points and structure.

Large body damage to offside of car.

Slight exhaust seepage from down pipe.

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2006 94,803 miles

Corrosion around both rear wheel arches.

Slight movement in both lower arm ball joints. †

Slight seeage from exhaust front section.

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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H659 DRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H659 DRN, 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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What year was H659 DRN registered?

H659 DRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H659 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H659 DRN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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