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J947 PDF

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,447 mi
Last recorded129,447 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 PDF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 129,447 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 129,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 127,468 miles

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

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

bonnet release faulty (cable sticking)

offside and nearside rear lamps different

Pass 1 May 2013 125,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 125,401 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 123,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 121,500 miles

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

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

both rear lamp units of a different type

nearside registration lamp inoperative

rear service brake application uneven

Pass 10 May 2010 118,984 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 118,984 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 116,820 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 116,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 114,591 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 114,590 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 May 2007 112,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 108,793 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 108,793 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J947 PDF is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J947 PDF, 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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J947 PDF is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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