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J579 TWO

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 TWO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 125,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 125,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 115,195 miles

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack and slight dampness present

Fail 5 Oct 2009 115,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack and slight dampness present

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,615 miles

both wiper blades split on ends.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 103,610 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 88,094 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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J579 TWO is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J579 TWO, 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 J579 TWO registered?

J579 TWO is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 October 1991.

Is J579 TWO safe to buy?

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