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J306 GCX

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 GCX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside mid inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 83,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,397 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 81,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,741 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,674 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,763 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 69,763 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,778 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 66,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,761 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 63,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 63,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to most parts of vehicle

offside rear tyre cracking slightley

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,644 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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J306 GCX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J306 GCX, 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 J306 GCX registered?

J306 GCX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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