MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust system deteriorated
n/s o/s rear inner wings and inner panels corroded
n/s o/s rear lower wing panels corroded
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
n/s o/s rear tyre walls cracking
o/s rear light lens broken
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
various under body corrosion
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust system deteriorated
n/s o/s rear inner wings and inner panels corroded
n/s o/s rear lower wing panels corroded
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
n/s o/s rear tyre walls cracking
o/s rear light lens broken
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
various under body corrosion
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system deteriorated
o/s rear light lens cracked
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
various surface corrosion to underside
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
o/s rear light lens cracked
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer and inner (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing panel (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
o/s rear light lens cracked
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
n/s o/s rear inner valance corroded
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
surface corrosion to n/s o/s inner sills
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
n/s o/s rear inner valance corroded
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
surface corrosion to n/s o/s inner sills
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
o/s rear lens cracked
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated
o/s rear lens cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre wearing low
o/s rear side light dim
oil leak from engine/gearbox
rear shock absorber dust covers missing/deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre wearing low
o/s rear side light dim
oil leak from engine/gearbox
rear shock absorber dust covers missing/deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front exhaust bracket broken
n/s o/s front anti roll bar links covers split
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front exhaust bracket broken
n/s o/s front anti roll bar links covers split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s front wheel bearing noisey
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
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H379 MLJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 H379 MLJ, 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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H379 MLJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1991.
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