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J492 PBU

1992 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,342 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,217 miles

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

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

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,748 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 65,675 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,017 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,008 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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J492 PBU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J492 PBU, 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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J492 PBU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J492 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J492 PBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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