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J389 JBP

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 JBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front wiper blade split

radiator in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,361 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 16 Oct 2010 112,344 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,628 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn

radiator in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Sep 2009 106,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn

radiator in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,492 miles

slight play in steering colum

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,147 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,111 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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J389 JBP is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J389 JBP, 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 J389 JBP registered?

J389 JBP is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J389 JBP safe to buy?

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