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H379 MLJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

221,724 mi
Last recorded221,724 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH379 MLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 221,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 221,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 221,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 221,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 221,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 221,025 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 220,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 219,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 219,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 217,020 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 217,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 159,984 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 212,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 208,758 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 208,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 203,986 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 203,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 199,196 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 199,196 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 194,378 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 194,378 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 188,718 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 188,594 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 183,171 miles

oil leak

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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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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