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H165 WGJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,225 mi
Last recorded154,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 WGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 154,225 miles

sills corroded floors corroded coil springs corroded b/pipes corroded body corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 154,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sills corroded floors corroded coil springs corroded b/pipes corroded body corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 150,136 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

screen cracked,o/s/r wing damaged, surface corrosion underneath to floor chassis and sills.front no.plate cracked, sill trims corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 150,132 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

screen cracked,o/s/r wing damaged, surface corrosion underneath to floor chassis and sills.front no.plate cracked, sill trims corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 145,640 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel and brake pipes slightly insecure

surface corrosion to underneath floor, sills, chassis

Fail 10 Apr 2013 145,555 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel and brake pipes slightly insecure

surface corrosion to underneath floor, sills, chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2012 141,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

springs corroded play in n/s/f bearing chassis corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 132,216 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 132,213 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,478 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 129,472 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 126,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 122,838 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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H165 WGJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H165 WGJ, 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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H165 WGJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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