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J418 HRV

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 HRV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,904 miles

rusty brake pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2010 126,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rusty brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2009 125,758 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing & cuts

rusty fuel & brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2009 125,758 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing & cuts

rusty fuel & brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt missing

rear brake pipes rusty

small chips in screen

Pass 11 Oct 2007 119,869 miles

Oil leak

rust patches

some rusty brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2007 119,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rust patches

some rusty brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2006 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre ex.corroding

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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J418 HRV is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J418 HRV, 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 J418 HRV registered?

J418 HRV is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J418 HRV safe to buy?

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