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AWA 35J

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWA 35J
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,851 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 127,829 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 127,810 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 127,806 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,508 miles

rear arch wheel started to rust

Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damaged on outer sidewall and out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 124,651 miles

nearside front tyre tread on limit

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre tread blocks beginning to deform

Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,899 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 115,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,008 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,799 miles

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

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

Fuel lines at rear poor condition

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,261 miles

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 75,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in rear anti-roll bar inner D bushes

Rear shock absorbers feel soft

TYRE NOW FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR APPEARS OLD & OK AS SPARE BUT MAY NOT LAST IN DAY TO DAY USE

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,810 miles

Play in rear anti-roll bar inner D bushes

Rear shock absorbers feel soft

TYRE NOW FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR APPEARS OLD & OK AS SPARE BUT MAY NOT LAST IN DAY TO DAY USE

Pass 29 Jul 2005 71,093 miles

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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AWA 35J is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AWA 35J, 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 AWA 35J registered?

AWA 35J is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is AWA 35J safe to buy?

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