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J588 LFW

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,661 mi
Last recorded132,661 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 LFW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 132,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 126,468 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 126,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 118,400 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r wheelarch corroding

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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J588 LFW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J588 LFW, 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 J588 LFW registered?

J588 LFW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J588 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J588 LFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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