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J440 OBC

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 OBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 103,759 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 103,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 95,564 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 95,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 90,230 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 90,226 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 82,230 miles

Emissions only just to standard (ENGINE SERVICE)?

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

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

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

clutch rubber missing

engine oil low

washers only just clear screen

wipers slightly deteriatad

Fail 9 May 2007 75,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 75,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,469 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J440 OBC is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J440 OBC, 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 J440 OBC registered?

J440 OBC is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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