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J291 BGP

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,158 mi
Last recorded35,158 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 BGP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 35,158 miles

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 35,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 35,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,059 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear section on the join (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both tyres starting to deteriorate

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 34,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear section on the join (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both tyres starting to deteriorate

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,629 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,237 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,656 miles

front offside and front nearside cv boots damp with grease

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 28 Jul 2007 29,192 miles

front offside and front nearside cv boots damp with grease

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,586 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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J291 BGP is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J291 BGP, 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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J291 BGP is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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