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J650 DYM

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,314 mi
Last recorded188,314 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 DYM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 188,314 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 186,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 186,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2013 184,081 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 184,081 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 182,559 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 182,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 180,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 180,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 177,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 177,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 173,471 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 173,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 171,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 171,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 168,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 165,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 165,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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J650 DYM is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J650 DYM, 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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J650 DYM is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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