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J241 ETU

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ241 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,732 miles

both rear shockabsorbers.deterioating, check in 3 months time ,

Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,732 miles

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

both rear shockabsorbers.deterioating, check in 3 months time ,

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,878 miles

rear shockabsorbers ? check in 3 months .

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 52,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear shock absorbers geting weak o/s and n/s

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,233 miles

rear shock absorbers geting weak o/s and n/s

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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J241 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J241 ETU, 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

How do I check the history of J241 ETU?

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What year was J241 ETU registered?

J241 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J241 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J241 ETU shows 6 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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