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H920 FKJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH920 FKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 157,852 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 148,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2025 148,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2024 141,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 138,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

suspension very soft

Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,256 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

suspension very soft

Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,324 miles

Front no-plate damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension front mount arms brackets bent

radiator in poor condition

suspension soft

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play at top of steering column

rusty and weak rear of sills and wheel arches , and n/s/f inner sill to floor

suspension very soft

Fail 4 Apr 2019 119,899 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play at top of steering column

rusty and weak rear of sills and wheel arches , and n/s/f inner sill to floor

suspension very soft

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,171 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner sill, rear of sills to inner arch and wheel arches

front brake balance poor

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

oil on engine

play in steering column

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes have play/movement

suspension soft

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,614 miles

exhaust center section weak and blowing

o/s/f sill lip rusty

oil cooler pipes behind bumper very rusty

play in the steering column

rear anti roll bar mount bushes have lots of play

rear of sills to inner arch and wheel arches rusty

suspension soft

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,799 miles

exhaust center and rear sections rusty and weak in places

o/s/f sill lip rusty

oil on the engine and gearbox

play in the rear anti roll bar mount bushes

rust rear arches and rear of sills /, inner arch

slight play detected at the steering wheel , possibly loose column

small oil leak from the fuel pump

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,799 miles

Braking system leaking brake pipe to the n/s/r flexy from the load sensor (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid level on the min

exhaust center and rear sections rusty and weak in places

o/s/f sill lip rusty

oil on the engine and gearbox

play in the rear anti roll bar mount bushes

rust rear arches and rear of sills /, inner arch

slight play detected at the steering wheel , possibly loose column

small oil leak from the fuel pump

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,387 miles

corrosion on the sill lips but still solid , recommend waxoil

n/s/f cv boot is perished

o/s/f brake back plate in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn more on the inner edge

oil on the engine

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 4 Apr 2013 65,584 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 2 Mar 2009 56,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,411 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 50,065 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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H920 FKJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H920 FKJ, 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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H920 FKJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 March 1991.

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