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J875 ETU

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ875 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 152,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 8 Aug 2013 150,006 miles

slight oil leak

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2013 150,001 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear numbnerplate disfiguring

slight oil leak

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 146,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 146,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 143,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 139,786 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight blow on exhaust system.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 138,235 miles

slight blow on exhaust system.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 136,222 miles

slight oil leak.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 134,479 miles

initial corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2006 129,099 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 129,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J875 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J875 ETU, 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 J875 ETU registered?

J875 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J875 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J875 ETU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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