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K241 XPB

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,485 mi
Last recorded114,485 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 XPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,485 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,485 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,398 miles

engine area oily underneath

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,309 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,140 miles

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear brakes

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 14 Jan 2019 114,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear brakes

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,972 miles

engine area oily underneath

signs of fluid leaking from power steering rack area

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine area oily underneath

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

signs of fluid leaking from power steering rack area

Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,886 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,728 miles

engine area oily underneath

fuel pipes corroded

rear no. plate deteriorated

signs of power steering fluid leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 113,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s windscreen wiper could be better

windscreen washers could be better

Fail 7 Feb 2014 113,018 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s windscreen wiper could be better

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,379 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer c.v. boots leaking

signs of wear to outer c.v. joints

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 21 Jan 2013 112,379 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer c.v. boots leaking

signs of wear to outer c.v. joints

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,414 miles

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

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

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers could be better

Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,619 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 110,590 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both no. plates broken

metal brake pipes generally corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jan 2010 109,603 miles

both number plates cracked

power sttering pipes show signs of leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,354 miles

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

Oil leak

both number plates cracked

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2009 108,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both number plates cracked

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,639 miles

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

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

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

both number plates cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2007 104,670 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 104,653 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine area oily underneath

front no. plate cracked

front suspension slightly soft

Pass 16 Jan 2006 102,467 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 102,462 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

c.v. boots leaking slightly

front no.plate cracked

suspension / shock absorbers could be better

vehicle oily underneath

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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K241 XPB is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K241 XPB, 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 K241 XPB registered?

K241 XPB is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K241 XPB shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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