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J558 GGH

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,079 mi
Last recorded12,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 GGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,079 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 12,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,245 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,814 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Jun 2009 2,814 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Sep 2008 76,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside indicator water in lamp

Fail 10 Aug 2007 76,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,359 miles

15% imballance front brakes

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

all brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

slight damage to o/s headlght

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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J558 GGH is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 J558 GGH, 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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J558 GGH is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 July 1992.

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