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J394 FVG

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,093 mi
Last recorded125,093 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ394 FVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 125,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 125,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

n/s front wheel bearing starting to get noisey

radiator leaking water

rear anti roll bar mount bushes has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2008 122,752 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 122,728 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 117,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 117,358 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 109,041 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 109,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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J394 FVG is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J394 FVG, 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 J394 FVG registered?

J394 FVG is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J394 FVG safe to buy?

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