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J878 SJM

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,618 mi
Last recorded75,618 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 SJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,394 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,669 miles

n/s and o/s outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,754 miles

front number plate cracked

bOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOTS HEAVILY PERISHED AND CRACKING

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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J878 SJM is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J878 SJM, 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 J878 SJM registered?

J878 SJM is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1991.

Is J878 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J878 SJM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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