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J158 VKG

1992 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina E118,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 VKG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,524 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,611 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 129,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 123,047 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 123,047 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,632 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 101,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,158 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 93,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,537 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,519 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 75,507 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,116 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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J158 VKG is a 1992 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,420 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J158 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J158 VKG is a 1992 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 May 1992.

Is J158 VKG safe to buy?

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