MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear wiper torn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear wiper torn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear wiper torn
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
rear lights ofdifferent shapes rear indicators ofdifferent shapes
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J489 GRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J489 GRN, 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 J489 GRN registered?
J489 GRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 August 1991.
Is J489 GRN safe to buy?
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