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H79 YTC

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,440 mi
Last recorded159,440 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 YTC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 159,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear to rear anti roll bar links + bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2007 149,232 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 149,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 134,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 122,819 miles

rear brake pipesbeginning to corrode -- rear anti roll bar-wear to body mountings -- o/s sill beginning to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2005 122,819 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode --rear anti roll bar-wear to body mountings -- o/s sill beginning to corrode at front

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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H79 YTC is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H79 YTC, 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 H79 YTC registered?

H79 YTC is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H79 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H79 YTC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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