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J185 MNK

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,259 mi
Last recorded172,259 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 MNK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 172,259 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 172,259 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 167,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 7 Jul 2010 167,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread on outer edge,o/s/r on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 161,727 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 161,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 156,211 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 156,211 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 153,320 miles

Offside and nearside front wiper blades split

Unable to check wheelnuts (wheel trims fitted)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 153,320 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front wiper blades split

Unable to check wheelnuts (wheel trims fitted)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 147,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 147,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J185 MNK is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J185 MNK, 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 J185 MNK registered?

J185 MNK is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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