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K227 LOU

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 LOU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 124,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 114,882 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 114,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,322 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 107,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 98,905 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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K227 LOU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K227 LOU, 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 K227 LOU registered?

K227 LOU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K227 LOU safe to buy?

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