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H981 HJO

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,918 mi
Last recorded168,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 168,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 168,013 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 163,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 160,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 155,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 152,225 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,054 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 145,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 144,382 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 139,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 134,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 129,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 124,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 119,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f head lamp has stone damge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 114,530 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 114,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H981 HJO is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H981 HJO, 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 H981 HJO registered?

H981 HJO is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H981 HJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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