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J550 RJT

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,091 mi
Last recorded98,091 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 RJT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 98,091 miles

boot lid spring broken.

front brake imbalance 15% max limit 25%.

fuel pipe corroded.

handbarke travels high.

plastic front grill broken.

power steering pipes corroded.

rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

rear shock absorbers weak.

various light accident damage to vehicle body.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 98,091 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot lid spring broken.

front brake imbalance 15% max limit 25%.

fuel pipe corroded.

handbarke travels high.

plastic front grill broken.

power steering pipes corroded.

rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

rear shock absorbers weak.

various light accident damage to vehicle body.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,873 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 05/07/2007.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 92,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot lid spring broken.

front brake imbalance high 20%.max limit 25%!

o/s headlamp reflector poor.(dim pattern).

Pass 12 Jul 2006 86,922 miles

boot lid spring broken!

front brake imbalance 20% max limit 25%.

front number plate cracked.

handbrake travels high.

rear tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

reverse light not workin g.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 12 Jul 2006 86,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot lid spring broken!

front brake imbalance 20% max limit 25%.

front number plate cracked.

handbrake travels high.

rear tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

reverse light not workin g.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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J550 RJT is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J550 RJT, 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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What year was J550 RJT registered?

J550 RJT is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 December 1991.

Is J550 RJT safe to buy?

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