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J609 UAR

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 UAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 109,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,125 miles

coil springs are corroded, oil leak,

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,827 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,826 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,599 miles

both front tyres begining to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres begining to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,952 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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J609 UAR is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J609 UAR, 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 J609 UAR registered?

J609 UAR is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J609 UAR safe to buy?

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