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J247 OPC

1992 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,993 mi
Last recorded91,993 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina E118,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 OPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 91,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 87,802 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 87,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 86,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 84,845 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 84,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 80,261 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 80,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 69,561 miles

nearside front cv boot cracking

offside front cv boot cracking

Pass 17 May 2006 59,838 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 59,838 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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J247 OPC is a 1992 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,420 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J247 OPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J247 OPC registered?

J247 OPC is a 1992 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J247 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J247 OPC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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