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J268 VEV

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 75,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,467 miles

Front Tyres very slightly perished (both)

Fail 13 Jul 2018 74,467 miles

Front Tyres very slightly perished (both)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,393 miles

Centre/Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre/Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 72,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight Wheel bearing noise from front bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight Wheel bearing noise from front bearings

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,322 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 70,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,180 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 65,831 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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J268 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J268 VEV, 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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J268 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J268 VEV safe to buy?

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