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J479 MBJ

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 MBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,560 miles

slight play in off side front top mount

Pass 4 Sep 2014 158,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 153,028 miles

front to rear pipes are starting to rust

Pass 17 Sep 2012 147,435 miles

alternator charge light and water in fuel lights are both on

both near side anti roll bar links have slight play

front brakes have slight judder

front number plate is cracked

rear exhaust has slight blow

steering rack gators are starting to perrish

Pass 25 Aug 2011 141,013 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 132,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 123,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 114,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 105,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 91,658 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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J479 MBJ is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J479 MBJ, 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 J479 MBJ registered?

J479 MBJ is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J479 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J479 MBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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