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J820 VLS

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,071 mi
Last recorded129,071 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 VLS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 129,071 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 129,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 121,105 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 113,015 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 113,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J820 VLS is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J820 VLS, 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 J820 VLS registered?

J820 VLS is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J820 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J820 VLS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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