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MDB 394P

1991 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDB 394P
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 159,138 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 158,089 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 158,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 157,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 155,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 154,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 153,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 152,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 149,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 147,227 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 147,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 143,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 140,384 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 140,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 135,887 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 135,887 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 131,247 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 131,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 127,348 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 127,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 123,070 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 123,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 119,385 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 119,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 114,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 110,700 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 106,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 102,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 97,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 93,171 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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MDB 394P is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDB 394P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDB 394P registered?

MDB 394P is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is MDB 394P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDB 394P shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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