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H729 VVO

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 VVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,582 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

o/s front position lamp operated correctly after being tapped

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,582 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

o/s front position lamp operated correctly after being tapped

Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,692 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,398 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disk back plates corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,398 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disk back plates corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,308 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 100,308 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,636 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 96,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 97,362 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 97,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,167 miles

Both rear shocks weak Borderline pass

Fail 3 Sep 2005

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 94,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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H729 VVO is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H729 VVO, 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 H729 VVO registered?

H729 VVO is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H729 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H729 VVO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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