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J51 HMA

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,615 mi
Last recorded80,615 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 HMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 80,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 79,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 77,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2011 76,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,531 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2008 72,635 miles

Both front wipers split.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,425 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 70,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,037 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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J51 HMA is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J51 HMA, 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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J51 HMA is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J51 HMA safe to buy?

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