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K182 VBU

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 VBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 114,156 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

suspension bushes worn but not failable

Pass 15 Apr 2008 136,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 132,475 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 132,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 125,689 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 125,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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K182 VBU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K182 VBU, 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 K182 VBU registered?

K182 VBU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1992.

Is K182 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K182 VBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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