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H681 YHM

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH681 YHM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear window of temporary type not effecting drivers veiw

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 112,915 miles

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear window of temporary type not effecting drivers veiw

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,561 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front wing damage

Fail 12 Jul 2017 108,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front wing damage

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules generally all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded general + greased or under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit of wear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak sump or front crank shaft oil seal ()

accident damage to nearside front wing/bonnet

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,756 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front bumper/wing damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,107 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2014 90,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust shows general in service

offside/nearside rear shock absorbers show reduced damping effect

Fail 4 Jul 2013 85,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust shows general in service

offside/nearside rear shock absorbers show reduced damping effect

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,289 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust rear section shows general in service corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,722 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread low inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre is perished and cracking on inner sidewall

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,893 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Both front seats are slightly loose on the runners but are secure to the vehicle body, very close to the limet of tollerance for insecure limet

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid grease substance on both front calipers, not suspected to be brake fluid as no leak detected.

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

Headlamps appear to be dim.

N/S Mirror glass damaged

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

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

No reversing lights.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack is notchy when turning lock to lock at the wheels then testing.

The piston ram on the O/S/R shock absorber is scraping on the casing causing the piston ram to score and catch.

All tyres are cracking/ deteriating.

Bonnet prop insecure, can cause injurey to persons.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s head lamp aim just in tolerance

n/s headlamp lens slightly damaged

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

power steering belt cracked

slight oil leak on n/s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2009 63,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,267 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,267 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,302 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 55,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H681 YHM is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H681 YHM, 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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H681 YHM is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 February 1991.

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