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J166 ESL

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,462 mi
Last recorded121,462 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 ESL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,462 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corosion @ o/s and n/s rear sills

front & rear number plates in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r lamp damaged/repared

Fail 5 Nov 2007 121,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corosion @ o/s and n/s rear sills

front & rear number plates in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

n/s/r lamp damaged/repared

Pass 19 Oct 2006 120,307 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 120,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f brake pipe poor condition

suspect possible leak at fuel tank

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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J166 ESL is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J166 ESL, 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 J166 ESL registered?

J166 ESL is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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