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J490 GRN

1991 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,270 mi
Last recorded33,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 GRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,337 miles

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

offside rear brake has light bind

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,303 miles

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

slight side wall damage to near side front and rear tyres

Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,303 miles

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

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

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

slight side wall damage to near side front and rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,219 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,862 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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J490 GRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J490 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J490 GRN?

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What year was J490 GRN registered?

J490 GRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J490 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 GRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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