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J904 EYJ

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ904 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 91,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,329 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 90,329 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,452 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 84,367 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 84,367 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,965 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 77,263 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 77,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 74,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,584 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 65,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2009 60,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 56,018 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corroded floor/ chassis

linkage weak/ shocker

Pass 30 May 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,123 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J904 EYJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J904 EYJ, 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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J904 EYJ is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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