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J872 BPW

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,298 mi
Last recorded116,298 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 BPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 116,298 miles

front brake pads getting slightly low / discs slightly corroded

o/s/r lower sill slight damage

oil leak

slight travel handbrake

wipers split/slightly smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,227 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted - slightly out of balance

o/s/f outer door handle slightly stiff to open door

surface corrosion n/s/f crossmember - inner wing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 114,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted - slightly out of balance

o/s/f outer door handle slightly stiff to open door

surface corrosion n/s/f crossmember - inner wing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 111,651 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 111,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 107,616 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 107,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 103,692 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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J872 BPW is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc 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 J872 BPW, 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 J872 BPW registered?

J872 BPW is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is J872 BPW safe to buy?

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