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J986 GNL

1991 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 GNL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 170,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe poor condition

under body shultzs

wheel arches poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 166,543 miles

advise fuel filler kneck poor condition

advise fuel pipes poor condition

advise under side of body under sealed

advise wheel arches poor condition

both rear wheel arches poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2012 166,542 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise fuel filler kneck poor condition

advise fuel pipes poor condition

advise wheel arches poor condition

both rear wheel arches poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 163,554 miles

advise fuel pipes poor condition

advise under body poor condition

advise wheel arches poor condition

advise windscreen poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2011 163,439 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

advise windscreen poor condition

advise fuel pipes poor condition

advise under body poor condition

advise wheel arches poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2010 160,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 160,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 155,508 miles

WINDSCREEN DAAGED

Pass 16 Aug 2008 150,004 miles

O/S/FLOOT TO SILL N/S FLOOR TO SILL FUEL FILLER NECK POOR CONDTION

Pass 13 Aug 2007 142,176 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 142,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

ADVISE FUEL FILLER PIPE POOR CONDITION

ADVISE O/S/F WING ANDN/S/R WING POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 134,069 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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J986 GNL is a 1991 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J986 GNL, 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 J986 GNL registered?

J986 GNL is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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