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J223 VEV

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,499 mi
Last recorded146,499 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 146,499 miles

Slight Oil leak

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Jul 2025 146,499 miles

Front Tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Slight exhaust leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter perished

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2024 146,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2023 146,499 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2022 146,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2022 146,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 146,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 142,455 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 131,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 118,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 113,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 112,498 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 103,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,235 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 82,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 78,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,325 miles

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 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J223 VEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J223 VEV registered?

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

Is J223 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J223 VEV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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