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J821 MBX

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 MBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight play in steering

Fail 14 Jan 2009 114,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight exaust blow

very slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jan 2008 104,857 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 104,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,967 miles

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

handbrake free travel close to limit

Fail 15 Jan 2007 93,967 miles

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

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

handbrake free travel close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,706 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 82,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bumper insecure

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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J821 MBX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J821 MBX, 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 J821 MBX registered?

J821 MBX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 October 1991.

Is J821 MBX safe to buy?

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