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J199 FCL

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,789 mi
Last recorded107,789 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 FCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 107,789 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 107,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 106,741 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread and rear tyres becoming perished on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2021 102,492 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,375 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,810 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes ( nearside slower)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,158 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,158 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,937 miles

wipers not working on slow speed

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,389 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,389 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,564 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,722 miles

keep a check on front tyre treds

Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

keep a check on front tyre treds

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,054 miles

slight leak at exhaust joint

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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J199 FCL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J199 FCL, 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 J199 FCL registered?

J199 FCL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J199 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J199 FCL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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