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IBZ 5943

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

184,377 mi
Last recorded184,377 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 5943
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 184,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F AND O/S/F TO FLEXES. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTTER SILL AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER SHOCKER AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTTERSILL AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 183,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheelarch area...marked white. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 183,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 182,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2022 182,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 181,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 180,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 180,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 179,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 179,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 178,832 miles

coolant leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 178,822 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 4 Nov 2017 177,226 miles

NS front wishbone bush slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OS rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

front brakes fluctuating

Fail 30 Oct 2017 177,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes fluctuating

Pass 5 Nov 2016 175,673 miles

OS front and NS rear tyres poor condition - sidewalls damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2016 175,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS front and NS rear tyres poor condition - sidewalls damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2015 174,126 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ns rear tyre poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2015 174,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ns rear tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2014 171,810 miles

NS rear tyre poor condition

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 171,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

NS rear bumper insecure

NS rear tyre poor condition

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 169,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 167,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 167,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 166,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 166,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 163,738 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 163,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 161,858 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 161,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 159,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 157,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 157,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 154,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 150,835 miles

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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IBZ 5943 is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 IBZ 5943, 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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IBZ 5943 is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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