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H993 VTU

1990 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,408 mi
Last recorded153,408 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Carina109,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH993 VTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2010 153,408 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 147,851 miles

some corrosion to both rear c hassis but not holed both front brake disk back plates corroded corrosion to power steering pipes fuel line fuel filler breather neck

Fail 17 Jan 2009 147,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

some corrosion to both rear c hassis but not holed both front brake disk back plates corroded corrosion to power steering pipes fuel line fuel filler breather neck

Pass 17 Jan 2008 142,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 135,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 127,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 127,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H993 VTU is a 1990 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H993 VTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H993 VTU registered?

H993 VTU is a 1990 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H993 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H993 VTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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