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J491 JRN

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 JRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,701 miles

both headlamp aims are on lower limit

play in both rear wheel bearings

various marks to front screen

various oil leaks

various suspension bushes are perishing

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers window not operating

Fail 9 Oct 2008 82,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers window not operating

Fail 9 Oct 2007 79,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes starting to bind. Reconmend front brake inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes starting to bind. Reconmend front brake inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 75,804 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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J491 JRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J491 JRN, 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

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What year was J491 JRN registered?

J491 JRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 October 1991.

Is J491 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 JRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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