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J728 VAV

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 VAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 138,480 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 138,480 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on near side rear arch

Pass 27 Feb 2007 131,756 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 131,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 124,603 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 124,603 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to other metal brake pipes

unable to see brake pads

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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J728 VAV is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J728 VAV, 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 J728 VAV registered?

J728 VAV is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 July 1992.

Is J728 VAV safe to buy?

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