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K389 VPM

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,151 mi
Last recorded124,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK389 VPM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,251 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 98,768 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 161,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 161,153 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 161,153 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

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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K389 VPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K389 VPM, 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 K389 VPM registered?

K389 VPM is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K389 VPM safe to buy?

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