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J213 BEX

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,308 mi
Last recorded188,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 BEX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 188,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 182,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 179,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 175,685 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general light corrosion of the under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2019 172,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 172,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 169,465 miles

Nearside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 167,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 165,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 162,412 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 162,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 159,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 154,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 150,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,373 miles

Both front C.V.boots slightly cracked.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 146,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front C.V.boots slightly cracked.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 143,500 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 137,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 128,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 121,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 116,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 116,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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J213 BEX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J213 BEX, 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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J213 BEX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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