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J179 SPM

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,410 mi
Last recorded181,410 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 SPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 181,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 181,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 177,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 170,962 miles

some wear suspension etc tyres worn-fronts very marginal

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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J179 SPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J179 SPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J179 SPM registered?

J179 SPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J179 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 SPM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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