MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)
brake pipes and other components undersealed
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight brake bind o/s/f
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine or gearbox mounting
headlamp aim beam pattern both sides,front strut,shockers soft,rear exhaust deteriorated.
All wheels have slight brake bind
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
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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.
Is H970 XSE safe to buy?
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