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J938 MFR

1992 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,028 mi
Last recorded177,028 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 MFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 177,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,310 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 172,755 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 168,619 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 168,619 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 159,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 148,641 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 148,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J938 MFR is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J938 MFR, 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 J938 MFR registered?

J938 MFR is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J938 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J938 MFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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