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J535 OKO

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,893 mi
Last recorded188,893 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ535 OKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 188,893 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights SWITCH SET LOW ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 188,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LAMP BULB INOPERATIVE (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights SWITCH SET LOW ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 186,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 186,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 184,753 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 182,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 180,510 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 177,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2012 177,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2011 174,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 171,337 miles

drivers seat belt twisted 2 offside front c v gaitor slight deposit 3 nearside fromnt bumper insecure 4offside rear tyre tread about 3mm

Fail 22 Apr 2010 171,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt twisted 2 offside front c v gaitor slight deposit 3 nearside fromnt bumper insecure 4offside rear tyre tread about 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2009 168,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

bonnet slightly difficult to release/ close/ lock down????

front number plate end slightly damaged

near side front indicator lamp repair

Pass 26 Apr 2008 163,829 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 163,829 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet pull lever faulty

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 154,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 154,940 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 149,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 148,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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J535 OKO is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J535 OKO, 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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J535 OKO is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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