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J167 DGC

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 DGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,237 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating

radiator leaking

signs of accident damage

some wear and deterioration to suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,467 miles

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

wipers worn

Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,187 miles

bonnet release brocken. blades worn. radiator frragile

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,690 miles

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

signs of standing -slight perishing and corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,955 miles

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

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

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,955 miles

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

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

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

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,821 miles

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

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

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2014 84,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

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

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,058 miles

front number plate deteriating,some signs of corrosion signs of perishing etc

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,961 miles

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

signs of stan ding -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

signs of stan ding -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,283 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 16 Mar 2011 79,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,398 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to front number plate

som e wear suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion-especially to exhaust

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,398 miles

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration to front number plate

som e wear suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion-especially to exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,328 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing -especially to driveshaft boots-and corrosion- especially to exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,116 miles

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

some wear suspension etc some perishing-especially to drive boots-and corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,118 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 17 Nov 2006 72,118 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components minor wear susapension etc

Pass 21 Oct 2005 70,683 miles

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

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 21 Oct 2005 70,683 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

slight binding offside rear brake

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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J167 DGC is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J167 DGC, 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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J167 DGC is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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