MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J896 VRW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J896 VRW, 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 J896 VRW registered?
J896 VRW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1992.
Is J896 VRW safe to buy?
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