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J690 BYC

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 BYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 91,393 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 90,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,220 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,220 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 620,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,493 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front and offside front rack knuckle joints.

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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J690 BYC is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J690 BYC, 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 J690 BYC registered?

J690 BYC is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1991.

Is J690 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J690 BYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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