CarVerify

Free Car Check

J508 DYP

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 DYP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,422 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,906 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper b lade rubber split

Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wiper b lade rubber split

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 109,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 108,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 105,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 103,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 101,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight leak from steering pump

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J508 DYP is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J508 DYP, 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

How do I check the history of J508 DYP?

You can check the full history of J508 DYP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J508 DYP registered?

J508 DYP is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J508 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J508 DYP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J508 DYP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J508 DYP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.