MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Excessive play in the N/S/F window wiper linkage.
Slight blow from the exhaust system.
The N/S sill is starting to corrode.
The N/S/R tyre is right on the limit.
The rubber is burst on the N/S/F lower ball joint.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Excessive play in the N/S/F window wiper linkage.
N/S/R tyre is right on the limit.
The rubber is burst on the N/S/F lower ball joint.
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J397 OSM is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J397 OSM, 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 J397 OSM registered?
J397 OSM is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 1991.
Is J397 OSM safe to buy?
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