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J79 PRW

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 PRW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 130,706 miles

offside front brake backplate corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,939 miles

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing area,offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 125,618 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,748 miles

boot spioler insecure offside

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 122,744 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot spioler insecure offside

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,749 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 116,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,189 miles

low spot in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2007 107,246 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 107,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 102,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 102,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 97,456 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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J79 PRW is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc 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 J79 PRW, 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 J79 PRW registered?

J79 PRW is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 October 1991.

Is J79 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 PRW 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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