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H856 BVL

1990 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,887 mi
Last recorded98,887 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,887 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 95,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,150 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,150 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,558 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 83,558 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches rusting but no sharp edges

exhaust front pipe rusted

Fail 16 Aug 2006 79,235 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches are rusted but no sharp edges

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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H856 BVL is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H856 BVL, 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 H856 BVL registered?

H856 BVL is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H856 BVL safe to buy?

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