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H744 CTA

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH744 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,589 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame toeing bracket mount corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 62,774 miles

bonnet stay missing

windscreen marked

Pass 15 May 2012 61,187 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 60,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,860 miles

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,593 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 44,593 miles

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

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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H744 CTA is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H744 CTA, 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 H744 CTA registered?

H744 CTA is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is H744 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H744 CTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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