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J179 FMA

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 FMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to front, resulting in aoms being low?, headlights cracked but still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2014 123,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to front, resulting in aoms being low?, headlights cracked but still secure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,437 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 113,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 111,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,715 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 110,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 109,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 106,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 101,106 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres split in tread area

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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J179 FMA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J179 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J179 FMA registered?

J179 FMA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J179 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 FMA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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