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J254 NKL

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 NKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 112,362 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 100,356 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 100,336 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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J254 NKL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J254 NKL, 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 J254 NKL registered?

J254 NKL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J254 NKL safe to buy?

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