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J839 MTM

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ839 MTM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

This vehicle has only just reached the required level of imbalance in the front brake application. this should be further investigated to ensure safe road use

Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads getting low

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre getting low on tread worn close to legal limit

slight leak of grease from nearside outer cv gaiter

Fail 26 Jun 2010 69,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre getting low on tread worn close to legal limit

slight leak of grease from nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 64,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack , underside of car getting rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,550 miles

radiator poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,319 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 58,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 53,963 miles

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

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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J839 MTM is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J839 MTM, 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 J839 MTM registered?

J839 MTM is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J839 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J839 MTM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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