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J653 UEH

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,513 mi
Last recorded139,513 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 UEH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 139,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,983 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,983 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,884 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,392 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,960 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 73,959 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Grease around ball joints and track rod ends.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,341 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 71,335 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,432 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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J653 UEH is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J653 UEH, 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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J653 UEH is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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