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J798 GPX

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,577 mi
Last recorded71,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 GPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear coil springs corroded.

offside front headlamp aim on lower limit.

rear anti-roll bar corroded.

slight play in nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes.

steering pump damp.

steering rack damp.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded.

offside front headlamp aim on lower limit.

rear anti-roll bar corroded.

slight play in nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes.

steering pump damp.

steering rack damp.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

nearside rear shock absorber cover missing.

offside front headlamp aim on lower limit.

power steering pump slightly damp.

rear anti-roll bar corroded.

steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

left and right side rear brake hose ferrules corroded

left and right side rear brake pipes corroded

left side front lamp damaged

rear brake load sensing valve corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

left and right side rear brake hose ferrules corroded

left and right side rear brake pipes corroded

left side front lamp damaged

rear brake load sensing valve corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

leak evident from right side of power assisted steering rack

left side front top suspension mount is worn

left side front wiper is poor

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,545 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play evident in left side of steering rack

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,826 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,640 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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J798 GPX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J798 GPX, 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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J798 GPX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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