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H989 VAA

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 VAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,374 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust off mount and fouling suspension

Fail 1 Dec 2010 78,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear mudguard insecure

rear exhaust off mount and fouling suspension

Fail 7 Dec 2009 72,692 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,692 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,490 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight dampness to offside front cv boot noted

Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,709 miles

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

Slight seepage from both front cv boots

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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H989 VAA is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H989 VAA, 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 H989 VAA registered?

H989 VAA is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 June 1991.

Is H989 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 VAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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