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J38 LDV

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,926 mi
Last recorded110,926 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 LDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 109,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,376 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 104,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 102,843 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 102,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 100,481 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 100,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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J38 LDV is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J38 LDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J38 LDV registered?

J38 LDV is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J38 LDV safe to buy?

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