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J238 YWJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 YWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,428 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 95,428 miles

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

Brake performance not tested pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,356 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,640 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,052 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 90,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,694 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre wall starting to perrish

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 88,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 88,520 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 87,714 miles

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

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

nearside tyre wall starting to perrish

offside front tyre wall starting to perrish

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,714 miles

nearside tyre wall starting to perrish

offside front tyre wall starting to perrish

Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,055 miles

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

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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J238 YWJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J238 YWJ, 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 J238 YWJ registered?

J238 YWJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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