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J431 MBC

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 MBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,652 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,077 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various areas of corrossion to the underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

various areas of corrossion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,519 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both exhaust rear silencer rubber mounts splitting

both front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various areas of corrosions.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,569 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,998 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,998 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,047 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 73,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 72,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,274 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 70,173 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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J431 MBC is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J431 MBC, 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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J431 MBC is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1991.

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