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J791 VJM

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2018 85,201 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. os - 175 - ns - 185 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. os - 70 - ns - 65 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,201 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,201 miles

both cv boots perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,567 miles

rear tyres thin on edges

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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J791 VJM is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J791 VJM, 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 J791 VJM registered?

J791 VJM is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J791 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J791 VJM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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