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K229 AHO

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 AHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,105 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,094 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,983 miles

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

engine sump pan corroded and leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,815 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,128 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,110 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 68,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn from edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,418 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn from edges

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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K229 AHO is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K229 AHO, 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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K229 AHO is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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