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J278 KFV

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 KFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,745 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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J278 KFV is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J278 KFV, 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 J278 KFV registered?

J278 KFV is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J278 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 KFV shows 2 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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