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J223 BVO

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,569 mi
Last recorded195,569 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 BVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 195,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 195,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2006 183,784 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

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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J223 BVO is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J223 BVO, 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 J223 BVO registered?

J223 BVO is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J223 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J223 BVO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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