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J456 FHT

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 FHT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,598 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,598 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner wheel arch linings fitted

o/s/r metal brake pipe loose

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,016 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,610 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,255 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,218 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,686 miles

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

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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J456 FHT is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J456 FHT, 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 J456 FHT registered?

J456 FHT is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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