MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear bumper insecure
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, wheel archs, floors, chassis, , inner wing, all brake pipes, body wroks
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coolant leaking
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
exssisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, chassis, wheel archs, all brake pipes.
fuel pipes corroded
nail in tyre
oil leak
spare tyre defective
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coolant leaking
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
exssisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, chassis, wheel archs, all brake pipes.
fuel pipes corroded
nail in tyre
oil leak
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J495 JRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J495 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.
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J495 JRN is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 September 1991.
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