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J857 DWP

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,938 mi
Last recorded165,938 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 DWP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 165,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of car and engine bay items heavily coated in grease

Fail 26 Apr 2013 165,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of car and engine bay items heavily coated in grease

Pass 30 Apr 2012 159,326 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated in grease and underseal

Fail 27 Apr 2012 159,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

underside of vehicle heavily coated in grease and underseal

Fail 24 Apr 2012 159,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 155,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 151,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 145,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 138,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 127,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 121,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 121,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

heavey surface corrosion on several brake pipes and underbody in places

slight fraying on o/s/f seatbelt

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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J857 DWP is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J857 DWP, 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 J857 DWP registered?

J857 DWP is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 October 1991.

Is J857 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J857 DWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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