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H857 TEX

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 TEX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,486 miles

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

all tyres cracked

sills have slight damage

Pass 14 May 2015 92,280 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 92,077 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 84,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres cracked on inner walls

Pass 7 May 2013 77,902 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,919 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 58,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 58,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 56,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 55,508 miles

near side front and near side rear tyres worn to 2mm

near side front drive shaft gaitor perrished

small cuts in all tyres

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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H857 TEX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H857 TEX, 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 H857 TEX registered?

H857 TEX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H857 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 TEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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