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J518 NLA

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,428 mi
Last recorded192,428 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 192,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 181,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 173,093 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 173,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 164,006 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 164,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 153,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 141,836 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 141,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both o/s/r service and o/s park brakes have slightly reduced performance

Pass 29 Mar 2007 128,396 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge poss rear tracking mis-aligned??

o/s headlight aim very low. adjusted

rear shock-absorbers slightly soft. o/s/r slightly leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,162 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2006 114,160 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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J518 NLA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J518 NLA, 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 J518 NLA registered?

J518 NLA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J518 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J518 NLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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