MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
play n/s/f and n/s/r hubs † †o/s/r whl stiff † †grease on n/s/f cv gaiter
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
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J978 JOT is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J978 JOT, 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 J978 JOT registered?
J978 JOT is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1992.
Is J978 JOT safe to buy?
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