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J727 TBL

1992 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,189 mi
Last recorded128,189 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 TBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F wing corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 128,189 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F wing corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,891 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,869 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,735 miles

both front springs starting to deteriorate

engine oil leaks

o/s/r anti roll bar support bush wearing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,280 miles

engine oil cooler pipe starting to corrode

front wiper blade noisy

n/s anti roll bar support bush wearing

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing outer wall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,391 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,474 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre rippling and crackling on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and ripple on inner edge

petrol tank over flow pipe corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,400 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 86,379 miles

n/s & o/s steel brake pipes rear to front starting to corrode

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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J727 TBL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J727 TBL, 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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J727 TBL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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