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J517 MBX

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 MBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 135,448 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil leaks, possible power steering fluid leak

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2010 135,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil leaks, possible power steering fluid leak

long travel on park brake lever

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2009 125,528 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 125,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s floor corroded

o/s washer weak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 117,009 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre is worn to the limit

slight leak from n/s outer cv boot

wiper rubbers are split

Fail 7 Oct 2008 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre is worn to the limit

slight leak from n/s outer cv boot

wiper rubbers are split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 109,969 miles

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres 2mm.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 109,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres 2mm.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,614 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 103,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 101,371 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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J517 MBX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J517 MBX, 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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J517 MBX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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