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J143 OPC

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,437 mi
Last recorded146,437 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 OPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 146,437 miles

reg plates/front brake pads/front brake balance/os no plate light/handbrake travel/nsr seatbelt.

Pass 15 May 2006 135,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 135,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERD HEVELY IN GRASE/WAX OIL SUSPECT CORSHON (STRONGLY ADVICED)

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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J143 OPC is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J143 OPC, 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

How do I check the history of J143 OPC?

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What year was J143 OPC registered?

J143 OPC is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J143 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J143 OPC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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