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J628 RFX

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,572 miles

both front coil springs corroded

centre to rear exhaust pipe corroded

crack in front number plate

greese around around nearside4 front track rod end but no split fround

greese on rear brake pipes

nearside front cv boot slighty perished

oil smear around steering rack

rear exhaust rubber not on exhaust

rear number plate slighty deterated

slight damage to front and rear bumpers

small in hole in rear exhaust box

verious engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,262 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

dampness around clutch reseviour and pipe, no leaks

dampness around power steering reseviour cap, no leaks

nearside cv boot is loose on shaft

nearside rack boot is perished

oil leak from possible cap and rocker cover

radiator is deteriorated

slight noise from nearside cv joint

surface corrosion front cross member

surface corrosion near both rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,059 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 79,059 miles

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

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

poor fitting of front bumper

radiator detieriated

front plate cracked

n/s/f indicator cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,541 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 76,541 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly inside edge n/s/f tyre starting to wear ,tracking required

poss puncture o/s/r,slightly misshaped

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,436 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 68,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 68,266 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J628 RFX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J628 RFX, 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 J628 RFX registered?

J628 RFX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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