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J489 WKY

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,082 mi
Last recorded34,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 WKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,082 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 33,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,240 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,658 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,717 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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J489 WKY is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J489 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

J489 WKY is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J489 WKY safe to buy?

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