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J838 BUA

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,445 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 94,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 91,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

FUEL TANK SECURING STRAPS CORREDED ALSO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED PLAY STARTING IN TOP COLUMN REAR SUS GETTING BOUNCY

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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J838 BUA is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J838 BUA, 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 J838 BUA registered?

J838 BUA is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 December 1991.

Is J838 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J838 BUA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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