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J744 CYL

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,440 mi
Last recorded34,440 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 CYL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 34,440 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 32,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,753 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 28,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,614 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre weatherd outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,081 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,359 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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J744 CYL is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J744 CYL, 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 J744 CYL registered?

J744 CYL is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J744 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J744 CYL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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