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J226 KKO

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,431 mi
Last recorded156,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 KKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 156,431 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 147,542 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2008 147,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2007 140,007 miles

Rear shockers slightly worn

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2006 135,188 miles

Both front top strut mountings are slightly deteriorated.

Front number plate is cracked.

Metal fuel pipes are corroded.

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 135,188 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both top fronty strut mountings are slightly deteriorated.

Front number plate is cracked.

Metal fuel pipes are corroded.

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 128,894 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 128,888 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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J226 KKO is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J226 KKO, 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 J226 KKO registered?

J226 KKO is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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