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J740 CGC

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 CGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,376 miles

Centre exhaust section rusted and holed

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,376 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhaust section rusted and holed

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,966 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 78,396 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 72,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,884 miles

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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J740 CGC is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,589cc 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 J740 CGC, 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 J740 CGC registered?

J740 CGC is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J740 CGC safe to buy?

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