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J244 ETU

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,005 mi
Last recorded56,005 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,005 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion front and rear underfloor

varous bushes split front and rear

Fail 24 Oct 2008 54,224 miles

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

oil cooler pipes corroded

power steering belt cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,224 miles

oil cooler pipes corroded

power steering belt cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres distorted

Fail 24 Oct 2007 52,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres distorted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,975 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,777 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 47,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in n/s/f suspension

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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J244 ETU 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 J244 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.

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What year was J244 ETU registered?

J244 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J244 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J244 ETU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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