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J166 THP

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,031 mi
Last recorded127,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 THP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,031 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing...Pin hole in n/s/f c v gaiter...Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing...Rear tyres uneven wear...Slight drag rear brake..

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre perishing...Pin hole in n/s/f c v gaiter...Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing...Rear tyres uneven wear...Slight drag rear brake..

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,203 miles

offside rear brake performance poor

rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes in poor condition

windscreen washer opperation poor

Fail 3 Jul 2013 116,563 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,563 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,208 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion started on underbody

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2010 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion started on underbody

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 107,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 107,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 105,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 102,679 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,374 miles

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

both cv gaitors cracking

both front innersteering rack joints have slight play

front brake discs lipped

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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J166 THP is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J166 THP, 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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J166 THP is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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