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J46 DCL

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ46 DCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2008 118,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 117,264 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 115,356 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J46 DCL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J46 DCL, 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 J46 DCL registered?

J46 DCL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J46 DCL safe to buy?

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