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J538 GMY

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 GMY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 121,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 108,502 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 108,154 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 94,325 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 71,709 miles

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

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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J538 GMY is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J538 GMY, 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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What year was J538 GMY registered?

J538 GMY is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 June 1992.

Is J538 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J538 GMY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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