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J599 RPJ

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,404 mi
Last recorded197,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ599 RPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 197,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are worn close to the legal limit, they all have 'Raised tread' tread patterns, which means we do not measure the outer edges of the tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2014 190,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 190,003 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2013 181,600 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 181,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 174,808 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 167,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 160,300 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 160,287 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 154,646 miles

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

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

engine burning oil by modern standards

Pass 25 Jun 2008 148,719 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 25 Jun 2008 148,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 142,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust fitted incorrectly

Fail 25 Jun 2007 142,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust fitted incorrectly

Pass 26 Jun 2006 134,760 miles

The rear exhaust section is incorrectly fitted and is touching the underside of the car.

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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J599 RPJ is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J599 RPJ, 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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J599 RPJ is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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