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J158 ARM

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 ARM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 141,438 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 141,405 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery abit loose

Battery tray abit corroded slightly

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front end crossmember/radiator mounting abit corroded

Front grill broken and insecure (Grill on front passenger floor)

Front to rear fuel pipes behind plastic cover,abit corroded slightly

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Limiter valve abit corroded

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter cracked and abit perrished

Rear b/hose ferrules abit corroded

Rear inner sill/chassis and susp arm mount areas and subframe all abit corroded slightly

Rear inner sills/chassis and floor areas abit corroded

Slight side to side movement at top steering collumn area

Unable to open tailgate (Button U/S)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 137,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 137,707 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J158 ARM is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J158 ARM, 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 J158 ARM registered?

J158 ARM is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1992.

Is J158 ARM safe to buy?

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