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J156 EFG

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 EFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 82,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,941 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 76,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,556 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,310 miles

under seal applied to under body and suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 73,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,182 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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J156 EFG is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J156 EFG, 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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What year was J156 EFG registered?

J156 EFG is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J156 EFG safe to buy?

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