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J739 TPB

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,776 mi
Last recorded132,776 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ739 TPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 132,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flange corroded and slight blow

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear wheel arch and door skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 131,709 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Door skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 130,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 129,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 128,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 127,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 125,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 124,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 122,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 120,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,206 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2014 116,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2013 114,917 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 112,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 110,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 108,907 miles

a little side to side movement in handbrake

Pass 30 May 2009 107,204 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 107,204 miles

Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 105,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2006 99,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J739 TPB is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J739 TPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J739 TPB registered?

J739 TPB is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1992.

Is J739 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J739 TPB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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