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J726 DGJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 DGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,472 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 131,456 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,175 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 124,724 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump pan seal and from corner of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 122,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,471 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,471 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 118,892 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 118,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 11,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 117,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 117,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 100,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,820 miles

Noted temporary repair to accident damage at offside rear bumper.

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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J726 DGJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J726 DGJ, 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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J726 DGJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 October 1991.

Is J726 DGJ safe to buy?

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