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K235 LCA

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,421 mi
Last recorded216,421 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 216,421 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN REAR D BUSHES WORN REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES NS FRONT TYRE WORN

Pass 9 Oct 2013 196,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 196,892 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside tyres wearing close to legal limit

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 176,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 155,082 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 15,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 145,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 137,707 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 133,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 128,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 122,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 117,469 miles

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

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

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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K235 LCA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K235 LCA, 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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K235 LCA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K235 LCA safe to buy?

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