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J242 MKR

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,827 mi
Last recorded147,827 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 MKR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2008 147,827 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 141,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 137,262 miles

both headlamp beam images weak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 131,843 miles

battery insecure from tray

idle speed high

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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J242 MKR is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J242 MKR, 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 J242 MKR registered?

J242 MKR is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 December 1991.

Is J242 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J242 MKR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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