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J461 FGU

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 FGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 82,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,718 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 80,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Internally damaged/deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,173 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,425 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,758 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 34,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,680 miles

O/S Outer Drive Shaft Gaiter Leaking Grease

O/S Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 28,850 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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J461 FGU is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J461 FGU, 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 J461 FGU registered?

J461 FGU is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J461 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J461 FGU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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