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J165 OND

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,712 mi
Last recorded47,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 OND
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 47,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2026 47,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and nearside rear

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

Pass 14 May 2025 47,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2024 47,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2024 47,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 45,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Fluid leaked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,497 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,150 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracks in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 44,150 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section box hole and flange broken too. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested To many holes in the exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Small seepage of fluid too. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box hole under box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracks in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All four front to rear and flex to cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,281 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 13 Jan 2016 42,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,301 miles

Both rear tyres running slightly out of true

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,676 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,966 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 39,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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J165 OND is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J165 OND, 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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J165 OND is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 October 1991.

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