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J983 ODB

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

164,196 mi
Last recorded164,196 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 ODB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2007 164,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

1,THE BATTERY IS INSECURE †2,N/S/ AND O/S/ OUTER SILLS ARE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. †3,CENTRE CHASSIS ABOVE THE REAR SUFRAME IS CORRODED. †4,P/A/S PUMP AND PIPES ARE DAMP

10,N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH IS WORN †11,O/S/R TYRE IS WORN AND PERISHED

6,FUEL PIPES AND FILLER NECK IS HEAVILY CORRODED †7,N/S/R AND O/S/R TRAILING ARM MOUNTS ARE WORN AND SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND THAT AREA. †8,BOOT FLOOR IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED †9.FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 164,196 miles

metal fuel filler pipes are getting very corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 164,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle has been fitted with different size tyres on front and rear axles (175/70/14 rear, 185/65/14 front).

Fail 5 Jun 2006 164,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system is getting corroded.

fuel filler neck pipes and fuel pipes are getting very corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2006 164,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck pipes are getting very corroded.

n/s/f tyre is down to 2mm of tread.

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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J983 ODB is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 J983 ODB, 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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J983 ODB is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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