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J41 GGF

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,909 mi
Last recorded147,909 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 GGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,909 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 147,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,635 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 147,632 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,234 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 142,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush inside shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 141,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 141,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 132,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,914 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,594 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 105,593 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,796 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 17 Oct 2013 95,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,173 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,282 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,894 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,558 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 59,558 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,146 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 42,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,169 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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J41 GGF is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 J41 GGF, 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 J41 GGF registered?

J41 GGF is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J41 GGF safe to buy?

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