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J730 GMM

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,535 mi
Last recorded119,535 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ730 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 119,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 119,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 118,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 117,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 111,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 108,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 107,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 105,113 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 105,108 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J730 GMM is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J730 GMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J730 GMM registered?

J730 GMM is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 September 1991.

Is J730 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J730 GMM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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