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J437 GMB

1992 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,114 mi
Last recorded163,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 GMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 163,114 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 163,114 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 160,058 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 160,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear door badly damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2006 153,207 miles

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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J437 GMB is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J437 GMB, 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 J437 GMB registered?

J437 GMB is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J437 GMB safe to buy?

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