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J988 PHA

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,031 mi
Last recorded212,031 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 PHA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 212,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2009 205,929 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2009 205,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 193,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Apr 2008 193,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 181,508 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 19 Apr 2007 181,481 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 18 Apr 2006 170,576 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 170,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

n/s and o/s rear shock dust cover splite

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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J988 PHA 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 55.6%.

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 J988 PHA, 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 J988 PHA registered?

J988 PHA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J988 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J988 PHA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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