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J240 LRJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 LRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,264 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,453 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,389 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 60,075 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,934 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,934 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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J240 LRJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J240 LRJ, 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 J240 LRJ registered?

J240 LRJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J240 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J240 LRJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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