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J921 XCG

1991 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 XCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 122,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe next to fuel tank has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,088 miles

Both front coil springs have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 121,075 miles

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

Both front coil springs have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2016 120,468 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

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

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,878 miles

front suspension coil springs rusty

metal brake pipes to near side and offside rear flexible hoses rusty

oil leak from engine

rear sub frame and rear suspension rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front suspension coil springs rusty

metal brake pipes to near side and offside rear flexible hoses rusty

oil leak from engine

rear sub frame and rear suspension rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,247 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking at present

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

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer and center section corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 118,477 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Center to rear box heavy corrosion.

Corrosion both inner sills.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,477 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Center to rear box heavy corrosion.

Corrosion both inner sills.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 117,611 miles

N/S/R shock weeping

Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,406 miles

N/S/R shock weeping

Screen marked by wipers

Fail 21 Feb 2011 116,394 miles

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

N/S/R shock weeping

Screen marked by wipers

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,576 miles

Screen scratched N/S

Slight binding O/S/R brake

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

minor scratches nearside screen

Fail 7 Nov 2008 113,179 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

minor scratches nearside screen

Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,525 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,139 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 106,138 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

screen sratched

Pass 7 Dec 2005 101,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 101,528 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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J921 XCG is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J921 XCG, 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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J921 XCG is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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