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J474 LJA

1991 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina E119,897 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 124,432 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 124,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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J474 LJA is a 1991 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 119,897 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J474 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J474 LJA registered?

J474 LJA is a 1991 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 September 1991.

Is J474 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J474 LJA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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