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J855 JCW

1991 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,491 mi
Last recorded155,491 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 JCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 155,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 155,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 150,809 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 146,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 146,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 137,496 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 137,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 130,009 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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J855 JCW is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J855 JCW, 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 J855 JCW registered?

J855 JCW is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is J855 JCW safe to buy?

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