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J899 DGC

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,491 mi
Last recorded151,491 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 DGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 151,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres worn to 3mm

light fluffing of o/s/f seatbelt

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 3 Aug 2011 150,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 150,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

back box begining to blow

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 149,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 148,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 148,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 144,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 144,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 137,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 137,013 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 132,971 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Jul 2005 126,218 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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J899 DGC is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J899 DGC, 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 J899 DGC registered?

J899 DGC is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J899 DGC safe to buy?

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