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J229 GHY

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,032 mi
Last recorded55,032 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 GHY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,859 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,893 miles

slight body damage to front off side

Fail 1 Jul 2009 50,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight body damage to front off side

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,351 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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J229 GHY is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J229 GHY, 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 J229 GHY registered?

J229 GHY is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J229 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 GHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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