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H852 EFJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH852 EFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 147,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 145,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 143,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,464 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,679 miles

Front cross member corroded

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

N/S/F Brake hose rubbing against strut

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 134,679 miles

Front cross member corroded

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

N/S/F Brake hose rubbing against strut

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both tyres (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,099 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

All steering and suspension components service rust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Small coolant leak

Small oil leak

Surface rust to nearside and offside inner sills complete

Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,517 miles

Surface rust to rear suspension arms

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Engine oil leak

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,084 miles

front coil springs corroded

sump rusty and slight oil leak noted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,084 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

sump rusty and slight oil leak noted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,849 miles

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

front coil springs

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,100 miles

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,084 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 19 Feb 2013 89,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,671 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,318 miles

Oil leak

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

radiator in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

radiator deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,332 miles

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

radiator slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

radiator slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,307 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,262 miles

non-standard exhaust fitted

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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H852 EFJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H852 EFJ, 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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H852 EFJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H852 EFJ safe to buy?

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