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J479 OPB

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,729 mi
Last recorded107,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 OPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,791 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all rear suspension components very rusty/ corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,074 miles

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

o/s front brake sticking slightly

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,077 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

some deteriortion in sidewalls of both front tyres.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,234 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 70,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 66,487 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 66,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J479 OPB is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J479 OPB, 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 J479 OPB registered?

J479 OPB is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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