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J290 MNR

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 MNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 115,298 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,614 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,985 miles

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

drivers side rear brake binding

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,959 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 88,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 83,902 miles

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

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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J290 MNR is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J290 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J290 MNR registered?

J290 MNR is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 November 1991.

Is J290 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J290 MNR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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