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J871 SPH

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,364 mi
Last recorded154,364 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ871 SPH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 154,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 154,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 152,320 miles

slight bind to near side rear wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 152,273 miles

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

indicator switch seemed intermittant but with use works ok now

washer aims low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 151,962 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 151,962 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 151,753 miles

off side front tyre worn to max on inside edge † †rear anti roll bar bushes worn to max

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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J871 SPH is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J871 SPH, 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 J871 SPH registered?

J871 SPH is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1992.

Is J871 SPH safe to buy?

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