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J290 KDL

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,296 mi
Last recorded79,296 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 KDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 79,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2015 76,755 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 76,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,383 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 74,383 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 72,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,192 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 70,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,482 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,482 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,953 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 57,245 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 57,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 53,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,797 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 49,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2005 45,772 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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J290 KDL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J290 KDL, 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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J290 KDL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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