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J249 YWJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,758 mi
Last recorded136,758 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 YWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 136,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

indicator switch requiers using hard to opperate

slight marking on screen

suspension soft

Fail 9 Oct 2006 136,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

indicator switch requiers using hard to opperate

slight marking on screen

suspension soft

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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J249 YWJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J249 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J249 YWJ registered?

J249 YWJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J249 YWJ safe to buy?

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