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J873 SPA

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ873 SPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,140 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 127,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 123,175 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 123,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,692 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 119,692 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 113,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,154 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 109,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,371 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 103,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 98,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,054 miles

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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J873 SPA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J873 SPA, 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 J873 SPA registered?

J873 SPA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J873 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J873 SPA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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