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J117 YTW

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,484 mi
Last recorded125,484 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 YTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,484 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 125,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,090 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 122,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 120,320 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 118,472 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 116,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 111,508 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 108,288 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 104,814 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 98,784 miles

NSF wiper smeery

both rear dampers have slight leak ( dampness )

oil cooler pipes rusty

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear wiper arm not atached

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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J117 YTW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,894 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 J117 YTW, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J117 YTW registered?

J117 YTW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 February 1992.

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