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H970 XSE

1990 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

228,731 mi
Last recorded228,731 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina E121,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 XSE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 228,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight Corrosion Rear Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 220,099 miles

Entire Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 212,676 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 204,559 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 200,106 miles

brake pipes and other components undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2014 192,505 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 184,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 175,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 167,147 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 23 Jul 2010 159,167 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 147,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 147,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2008 132,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 110,690 miles

engine or gearbox mounting

Pass 22 Jun 2006 98,506 miles

headlamp aim beam pattern both sides,front strut,shockers soft,rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 92,770 miles

All wheels have slight brake bind

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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H970 XSE is a 1990 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H970 XSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 36 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H970 XSE registered?

H970 XSE is a 1990 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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