MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear anti roll bar bushes worn.
underside corroded in places.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
rear anti roll bar D bushes worn
underside of vehicle and suspenion components corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both sides front cv gaitors heavily perished
engine oil leaks
movement in nearside front wheel bearing
rear tyres close to limits in places
oil leak(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J166 VRD is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 J166 VRD, 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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J166 VRD is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 April 1992.
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