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H779 TKU

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

172,284 mi
Last recorded172,284 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 TKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2009 172,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall.n/sf wing damaged,o/s/r quarter panel damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 165,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 165,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 157,564 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 157,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 146,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 146,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H779 TKU is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H779 TKU, 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 H779 TKU registered?

H779 TKU is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H779 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H779 TKU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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