CarVerify

Free Car Check

J26 PDV

1992 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,390 mi
Last recorded118,390 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 PDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,610 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,782 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' drivers sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 113,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,265 miles

General corrosion around rear underside

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak engine / gearbox areas

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

General corrosion around rear underside

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak engine / gearbox areas

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,292 miles

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,476 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of slight corrosion to rear underside (suspension and towbar mountings)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 101,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of slight corrosion to rear underside (suspension and towbar mountings)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,632 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,641 miles

as previous test

Fail 15 Mar 2007 89,582 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

note O/S+N/S/R antiroll bar rubbers worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,310 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully test nearside rear and centre rear seat belts due to fitment of child seat

Fail 14 Mar 2006 86,927 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J26 PDV is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J26 PDV, 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

How do I check the history of J26 PDV?

You can check the full history of J26 PDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J26 PDV registered?

J26 PDV is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J26 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 PDV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J26 PDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J26 PDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.