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J230 OKL

1992 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 OKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,615 miles

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

offside nearside front tyres wearing on outside and inner edges of the tread.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 116,552 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,552 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering belt is perished & worn replacement advised !

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 112,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 106,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 99,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,783 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,783 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J230 OKL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J230 OKL, 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 J230 OKL registered?

J230 OKL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J230 OKL safe to buy?

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