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K296 TFV

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 TFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,507 miles

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

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

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

slight binding offside front brake

slight damage rear lights

Pass 30 May 2014 114,657 miles

drivers door stay broken

rear lights slightly damaged

slight deterioration number plates

Fail 7 Jun 2013 109,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid on minimum

door stay missing

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear wiper has no blade

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid on minimum

door stay missing

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear wiper has no blade

Pass 21 May 2012 102,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded at time of test ok

brake fluid level low no sighns of any leaks to system at time of test

front and rear no plates slight damage and slight distorted but ok at time of test

movement on both front inner c.v joint due to gearbox differential worn at time of test both joint secure

offside rear lamp unit damaged temp repaire at time of test ok

slight oil leak on the engine slightly covering power steering pump

towbar ellectrical socket flap missing but at time of test still locking in position

Fail 9 May 2012 102,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded at time of test ok

brake fluid level low no sighns of any leaks to system at time of test

front and rear no plates slight damage and slight distorted but ok at time of test

movement on both front inner c.v joint due to gearbox differential worn at time of test both joint secure

offside rear lamp unit damaged temp repaire at time of test ok

slight oil leak on the engine slightly covering power steering pump

towbar ellectrical socket flap missing but at time of test still locking in position

Pass 23 May 2011 88,870 miles

front brake pads showing wear

front n/o plate cracked

brake fluid level slightly low

front suspension coil springs appear slightly weak

fuel filler pipe corroding

o/s/r suspension strut/shockabsorber leaking oil slightly

rear n/o plate delaminating

rear tyres showing wear on edges

steel brake pipe to o/s/r w/cyl corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,295 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

front n/o plate damaged

rear n/o plate discolouring

Fail 26 May 2010 78,221 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

front n/o plate damaged

rear n/o plate discolouring

Pass 19 May 2009 70,399 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked slightly

steel brake pipe at o/s/r backplate slightly corroded.

Pass 20 May 2008 68,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust section showing corrosion

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2007 66,723 miles

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

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres show cracks around inner and outer sidewall casings.

Pass 15 May 2006 61,717 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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K296 TFV is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K296 TFV, 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 K296 TFV registered?

K296 TFV is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 November 1992.

Is K296 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K296 TFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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