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J608 EAU

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,131 mi
Last recorded235,131 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 EAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 235,131 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 235,131 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 227,096 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 227,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 217,329 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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J608 EAU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J608 EAU, 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 J608 EAU registered?

J608 EAU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J608 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J608 EAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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