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J886 ELG

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 ELG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,551 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ps pipes at front have corrosion

surface corrosion to floors and cills ns os front to rear

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,195 miles

chip to screen zone a

cills and backings n s o s welded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,349 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,087 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,273 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front ns os lower arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns os cills welded at rear

rear ns os axle buhes worn and splitting

Fail 13 Dec 2013 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear ns os axle buhes worn and splitting

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,554 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns front side lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades are split

corrosion around rear nearside shock top mount.corrosion to all coil springs

welding to off side rear socker top mounting just within m.o.t specification

Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion around rear nearside shock top mount.corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front offside & nearside shockabsorbers/coil springs.

corrosion to rear suspension frame & arms

Fail 11 Jul 2008 79,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front offside & nearside shockabsorbers/coil springs.

corrosion to rear suspension frame & arms

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,582 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 69,908 miles

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

o/s/rear seat belt mounting insecur

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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J886 ELG is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J886 ELG, 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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J886 ELG is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J886 ELG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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