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H838 XVJ

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,481 mi
Last recorded165,481 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 XVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 165,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 163,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 157,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 150,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 143,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 134,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 133,836 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 125,922 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 125,869 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 118,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 105,292 miles

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

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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H838 XVJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H838 XVJ, 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 H838 XVJ registered?

H838 XVJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 April 1991.

Is H838 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 XVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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