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H798 YYL

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,711 mi
Last recorded159,711 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 YYL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 159,711 miles

oil leak

rear anti roll 'd' bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 146,635 miles

Boot floor spare wheel area corroded and holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 135,117 miles

center section of exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 135,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

center section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,485 miles

off side front brake back plate dust cover corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 125,483 miles

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

off side front brake back plate dust cover corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,336 miles

Off side front brake dust cover back plate in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 120,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Off side front brake dust cover back plate in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,386 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 116,382 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 115,896 miles

both rear wheels slight binde

Pass 14 Dec 2010 115,437 miles

Battery insecure

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2009 114,938 miles

front brake pads low

front wipers split

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 114,268 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 113,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 112,505 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 111,180 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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H798 YYL is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H798 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H798 YYL registered?

H798 YYL is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H798 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H798 YYL 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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