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J979 NDV

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,914 mi
Last recorded133,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 NDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 133,914 miles

Oil leak

radiator in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2012 133,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2011 131,564 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 131,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 129,529 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

pas pump noisy

Fail 1 Jul 2010 129,529 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

pas pump noisy

Fail 7 Jul 2009 127,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 127,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 125,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 125,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 122,975 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 122,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 120,007 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 120,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2005 116,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 116,379 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J979 NDV is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J979 NDV, 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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J979 NDV is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1991.

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