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J792 TPB

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,226 mi
Last recorded189,226 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ792 TPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2011 189,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Noise from OSR brake when wheel rotated possibly shoes broken inside disc

Pass 24 Feb 2010 188,045 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 188,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 183,776 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 183,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f reflector missing

Fail 6 May 2008 180,070 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2008 180,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 175,604 miles

Oil leak

trafficator switch faulty

windscreen slight damage

Pass 10 May 2006 170,952 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 170,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s indicator intermittent fault

oil leak

windscreen damaged

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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J792 TPB is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J792 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.

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What year was J792 TPB registered?

J792 TPB is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J792 TPB safe to buy?

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