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J87 MJU

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,484 mi
Last recorded55,484 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 MJU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,604 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front track bars corroded

front tyres perishing

fuel filler pipe corroded

slight play in both rear shocker shafts

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front track bars corroded

front tyres perishing

fuel filler pipe corroded

slight play in both rear shocker shafts

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,308 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 47,007 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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J87 MJU is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green 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 J87 MJU, 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 J87 MJU registered?

J87 MJU is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J87 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J87 MJU 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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