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J879 GTC

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,172 mi
Last recorded163,172 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 GTC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2009 163,172 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Front & rear suspension prescribed areas starting to corrode, none excessively.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 158,065 miles

Brake pipes recently oiled.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn, not excessively.

Rear brakes noisy in rollers.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 152,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 141,431 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 129,411 miles

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

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link

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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J879 GTC is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J879 GTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J879 GTC registered?

J879 GTC is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J879 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J879 GTC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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