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H78 VNV

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 VNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,511 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment tor repair.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,851 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 110,851 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D -bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,417 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,075 miles

exhaust blow from front pipe/manifold . Advice repair or replace

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 107,075 miles

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

exhaust blow from front pipe/manifold . Advice repair or replace

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,740 miles

exhaust blow from rear box

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,016 miles

engine ruff running

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,284 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,746 miles

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance

offside rear brake judder

Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,966 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 90,966 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,601 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 85,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 85,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 82,706 miles

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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H78 VNV is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H78 VNV, 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 H78 VNV registered?

H78 VNV is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H78 VNV safe to buy?

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