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J503 DGN

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 DGN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,308 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front damaged

presenter adviced

Fail 9 Aug 2012 82,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f/ wing & bumper damage

Pass 3 Jan 2011 73,253 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

g/box oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 54,549 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 54,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,497 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade perished

outer sidewalls to all tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,529 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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J503 DGN is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 J503 DGN, 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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J503 DGN is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J503 DGN safe to buy?

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