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K38 BEW

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,546 mi
Last recorded231,546 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 BEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2010 231,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel tank entry pipes rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 11 Nov 2010 231,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel tank entry pipes rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 202,713 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 202,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 190,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 184,176 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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K38 BEW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K38 BEW, 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 K38 BEW registered?

K38 BEW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is K38 BEW safe to buy?

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