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J176 SPM

1992 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina E118,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 SPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 83,612 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,612 miles

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

front tyres perished r/o/s shock absorber moist

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s steering rack gaitor moist

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge(just acceptable)

o/s outer driveshaft gaitor moist(just acceptable)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 78,943 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 78,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 76,755 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

play in wheel bearing nearside front

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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J176 SPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J176 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 J176 SPM registered?

J176 SPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J176 SPM safe to buy?

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