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J718 NPV

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,529 mi
Last recorded176,529 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ718 NPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 176,529 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 174,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 172,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf/nsf wiper blades split

Fail 30 Jul 2011 172,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

osf/nsf wiper blades split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 164,235 miles

1 near side rear reflector incomplete/damaged.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows extensive deterioration and play.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

near side rear fog lamp incomplete/damaged and shows white light to the rear.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front brakes are slightly binding on.

off side front headlamp aim is just within the tolerance.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show extensive increase/decrease inbalance.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 164,235 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

1 near side rear reflector incomplete/damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows extensive deterioration and play.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

near side rear fog lamp incomplete/damaged and shows white light to the rear.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front brakes are slightly binding on.

off side front headlamp aim is just within the tolerance.

off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show extensive increase/decrease inbalance.

Fail 10 Jul 2010 163,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 155,690 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 155,624 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 149,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 142,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 136,854 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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J718 NPV is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J718 NPV, 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 J718 NPV registered?

J718 NPV is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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