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J424 LFY

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 LFY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 115,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 113,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,504 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,465 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,123 miles

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

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,197 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,031 miles

NOTE/ OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,741 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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J424 LFY is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J424 LFY, 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 J424 LFY registered?

J424 LFY is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 December 1991.

Is J424 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J424 LFY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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