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K169 JVW

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

193,721 mi
Last recorded193,721 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 JVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 193,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 193,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 177,660 miles

advise sheet 824475087043

Fail 26 Mar 2007 177,556 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 161,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 161,081 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2006 160,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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K169 JVW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K169 JVW, 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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K169 JVW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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