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J543 YVW

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 YVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,253 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 71,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,474 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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J543 YVW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J543 YVW, 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 J543 YVW registered?

J543 YVW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J543 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J543 YVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J543 YVW have outstanding finance?

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