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J97 VTF

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,337 mi
Last recorded172,337 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 VTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 May 2008 172,337 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 165,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter tread

Pass 15 Apr 2006 159,583 miles

c/l 432460

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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J97 VTF is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J97 VTF, 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 J97 VTF registered?

J97 VTF is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J97 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J97 VTF shows 3 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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