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K353 DVX

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,147 mi
Last recorded163,147 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 DVX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 163,147 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 163,147 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 157,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 151,147 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 151,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 145,859 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 145,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 139,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 133,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 128,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 128,109 miles

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

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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K353 DVX is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K353 DVX, 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 K353 DVX registered?

K353 DVX is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K353 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K353 DVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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