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H284 DFJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,345 mi
Last recorded190,345 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 DFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 190,345 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 190,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 190,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 190,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 190,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 190,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2017 190,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 182,433 miles

clutch slipping

offside sun visor not cloasing fully but stows out of drivers view

Fail 26 Jun 2014 182,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch slipping

offside sun visor not cloasing fully but stows out of drivers view

Fail 16 Jul 2013 171,744 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

chassis brake pipes corroding to rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2013 171,744 miles

chassis brake pipes corroding to rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2012 160,675 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 160,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 152,188 miles

engine oil leak from oil cooler pipes and gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel close to maximum

Fail 15 Nov 2011 152,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

handbrake travel close to maximum

offside front wiper blade looks in poor condition(still clearing windscreen)

offside rear brake pipe clip looks loose

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 135,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 132,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 128,312 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 124,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 119,505 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 119,452 miles

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

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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H284 DFJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H284 DFJ, 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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H284 DFJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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