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J171 SPM

1992 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,626 mi
Last recorded53,626 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina E118,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 SPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,626 miles

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

engine management light on

osf outer cv boot weeping grease

rear number plate damaged/deteriorated

slight play nsf wheel bearing

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,318 miles

engine managment light on

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,929 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,692 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 44,692 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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J171 SPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J171 SPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J171 SPM registered?

J171 SPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J171 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 SPM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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