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H887 DVU

1990 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH887 DVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 50,855 miles

under body surface rust in places

Fail 19 Jan 2026 50,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxey (6.1.2 (a))

under body surface rust in places

Pass 16 Jan 2025 49,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 49,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 48,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 46,295 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch [in side driver door] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,264 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 43,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 40,234 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 35,331 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 35,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,620 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 28,557 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 28,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,696 miles

n/s/f n/sr o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 29 Nov 2014 24,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,196 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,566 miles

brake at o/s/r binding slightly not showing on brake tester

Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,556 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 13,489 miles

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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H887 DVU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 H887 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H887 DVU registered?

H887 DVU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 November 1990.

Is H887 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H887 DVU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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