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J428 HDL

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,636 mi
Last recorded139,636 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 HDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 139,636 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 139,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

radiator in poor condition and weeping

Pass 24 Mar 2009 123,366 miles

exhaust center section broken up inside

fuel lines rusty

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r anti roll D bush worn

radiator corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2009 12,234 miles

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

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

exhaust center section broken up inside and very rusty

fuel lines very rusty

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r anti roll bar D bush worn

radiator corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2008 120,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 120,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front wipers split

center exhaust section rusty

fuel pump leaking oil

o/s/f tyre 2mm

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2007 116,513 miles

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

chip in windscreen

engine leaking oil from fuel filter

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusting

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2007 116,513 miles

chip in windscreen

engine leaking oil from fuel filter

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusting

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2006 112,698 miles

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

damp around power steering rack damp

engine oil cooler metal pipes rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak from fuel pump area

rear anti roll bar rusty

stone chip in windscreen †

Fail 4 Jan 2006 112,682 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil cooling pipes very † rusty

engine oil leak from fuel pump

o/s/r shock asborber leaking/damp

slighty damp around power steering rack

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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J428 HDL is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J428 HDL, 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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J428 HDL is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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