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J371 NJC

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,015 mi
Last recorded124,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ371 NJC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 124,015 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 124,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 118,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 116,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,387 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 107,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 100,766 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 100,766 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J371 NJC is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J371 NJC, 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 J371 NJC registered?

J371 NJC is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J371 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J371 NJC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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