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J678 VMS

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 VMS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,003 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 80,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,822 miles

slight play in front steering/suspension

Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in front steering/suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,709 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear quarter panel damaged

oil leak at gearbox and sump area

rear wiper blade worn

slight oil leak from oil cooler hoses

slight play in front steering/suspension mechanism

Pass 19 Sep 2005 71,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

gearbox oil leak

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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J678 VMS 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 J678 VMS, 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 J678 VMS registered?

J678 VMS is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J678 VMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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