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J287 MNR

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 MNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,448 miles

underbody covererd in underseal

Fail 22 Oct 2021 114,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,500 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 96,866 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 64,320 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,311 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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J287 MNR is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J287 MNR, 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 J287 MNR registered?

J287 MNR is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is J287 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J287 MNR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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