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J553 OTA

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 OTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 109,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 104,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 104,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J553 OTA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J553 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J553 OTA registered?

J553 OTA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J553 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J553 OTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J553 OTA have outstanding finance?

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