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K279 LOU

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,862 mi
Last recorded50,862 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 LOU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,862 miles

Front Number plate cracked - still able to read

Nearside Front CV boot leaking grease - still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,957 miles

slight leak of grease from both outer cv boot clips

Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,147 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,119 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 16,873 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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K279 LOU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K279 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K279 LOU registered?

K279 LOU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K279 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K279 LOU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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