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H841 XGU

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,735 mi
Last recorded143,735 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH841 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all sills corroded

corrosion under car

Pass 24 Jul 2019 141,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper corroded

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 16 Jul 2019 140,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front backing plate corroded

fuel pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 137,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front backing plate corroded

fuel pipe corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 134,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 134,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,214 miles

Both front inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,575 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheel arch slightly corroded

near side rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,449 miles

Both inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,067 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills to floor

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arch

signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 11 Jul 2013 121,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills to floor

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arch

signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,606 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sill edges

Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sill edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,874 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 113,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 109,416 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 104,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 104,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 104,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 98,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H841 XGU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H841 XGU, 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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H841 XGU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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