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H971 UYB

1990 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,569 mi
Last recorded123,569 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 UYB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 123,569 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside beam image not great.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,055 miles

Cambelt due replacement.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coolant discoloured

Fail 13 Aug 2009 118,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Cambelt due replacement.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch judders and is worn out.

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

coolant discoloured

Pass 26 Aug 2008 112,334 miles

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

small cuts in o/s/f tyre not showing cords

Pass 6 Sep 2007 106,621 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 106,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 94,152 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 94,071 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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H971 UYB is a 1990 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H971 UYB, 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 H971 UYB registered?

H971 UYB is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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