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J989 THN

1991 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 THN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,152 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (Strut top has excessive movement) (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

( both Boot supports weak )

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Sill) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Sill) (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,649 miles

OSF wing corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,879 miles

Nsr tyre cracking

OSF and NSF wings corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nsr tyre cracking

OSF and NSF wings corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 96,418 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,418 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,358 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 87,809 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 85,149 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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J989 THN is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J989 THN, 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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J989 THN is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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