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J204 DCD

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,900 mi
Last recorded85,900 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,401 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 77,862 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 77,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,479 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 75,474 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 72,867 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,716 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 62,941 miles

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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J204 DCD is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J204 DCD, 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 J204 DCD registered?

J204 DCD is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J204 DCD safe to buy?

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