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J827 ENG

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,919 mi
Last recorded166,919 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ827 ENG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2008 166,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 158,798 miles

o/s head light pattern is dim

Fail 6 Sep 2007 158,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s head light pattern is dim

Pass 4 Sep 2006 151,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 150,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 150,286 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 141,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 141,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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J827 ENG is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J827 ENG, 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 J827 ENG registered?

J827 ENG is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J827 ENG safe to buy?

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