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J272 KAE

1992 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 KAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear also covered in grease in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessively rusty underneath inc suspension components front and rear and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 75,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

charging light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

fast idle somtimes sticking

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 75,136 miles

Front both front suspension legs corroded

Front suspension & components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear shock absorber worn

Rear suspension & components corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 75,136 miles

Front both front suspension legs corroded

Front suspension & components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorber worn

Rear suspension & components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,268 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

front suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,393 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

front suspension & components corroded

rear suspension & components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,774 miles

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded adjacent to cylinder

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,770 miles

suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,354 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,354 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroded at rear

front suspension ,brake and steering components corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

steering oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,592 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

front suspension ,brake and steering components corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

steering oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,822 miles

all suspension/steering and brake components corroded

tow bar fog light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,955 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,556 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2009 65,556 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 64,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,933 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 57,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 46,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear hand brake slighly binding

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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J272 KAE is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J272 KAE, 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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J272 KAE is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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