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J140 CCJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,006 mi
Last recorded203,006 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 CCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 203,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 202,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 202,734 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 202,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 202,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 202,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 201,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 198,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 25 Aug 2009 198,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 4 Jun 2008 195,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 195,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 193,757 miles

O/S/F outter cv boot perihed.

Power steering rack is damp.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Rear number plate de-laminated.

Wipers are a bit smeary.

Exhaust coroded, not blowing.

Fuel pipes coroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 193,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust coroded, not blowing.

Fuel pipes coroded.

O/S/F outter cv boot perished.

Power steering rack is damp.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Rear number plate de-laminated.

Wipers are a bit smeary.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 189,779 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 178,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 178,645 miles

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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J140 CCJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J140 CCJ, 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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J140 CCJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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