1991 Toyota Carina 1.6L Petrol · H120 BFM
1991 Toyota Carina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1991. Recorded mileage 101,346 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H120 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 101,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H120 BFM Mileage History
- 11/04/2023100,772 mi
- 26/04/2023100,776 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/2024100,917 mi+141 mi
- 24/02/2025100,921 mi+4 mi
- 23/03/2026101,346 mi+425 mi
Average of roughly 195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H120 BFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Toyota Carina (H120 BFM) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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