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J393 WKY

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 WKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2010 115,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

Fail 18 Dec 2010 115,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 111,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 111,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,498 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 88,498 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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J393 WKY is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J393 WKY, 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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J393 WKY is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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