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J497 SAV

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 SAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 165,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 157,466 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 157,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 154,718 miles

bad oil leak

drivers front seat belt buckle loose / worn ?

front exhaust cracked and blowing under front flexi pipe

nearside rear footbrake low effort

xxx strong advise offside front outer c.v.boot badly perished xxx

Fail 2 Jun 2008 154,718 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leak

drivers front seat belt buckle loose / worn ?

front exhaust cracked and blowing under front flexi pipe

nearside rear footbrake low effort

xxx strong advise offside front outer c.v.boot badly perished xxx

Pass 28 Dec 2006 145,318 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 145,303 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance=25%

nearside rear footbrake low effort

strong advise both outer c.v.boots badly perished

Fail 4 Dec 2006 144,984 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer CV boots badly perished

nearside rear footbrake low effort

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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J497 SAV is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 J497 SAV, 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 J497 SAV registered?

J497 SAV is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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