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J331 LJA

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ331 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 104,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 104,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,189 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 92,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 90,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,249 miles

Nearside Rear 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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J331 LJA is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J331 LJA, 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 J331 LJA registered?

J331 LJA is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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