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K390 JES

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

162,503 mi
Last recorded162,503 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK390 JES
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 162,503 miles

nearside wishbone front bush slight wear

Fail 6 Jun 2007 157,582 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak radiator

oil leak engine area

right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2007 154,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn innner edges

slight leak at cat joint ( exhaust)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 151,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 151,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

small cuts in alt belt

Fail 5 Oct 2006 151,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 146,880 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 146,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

offside front washer poor spray

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2005 140,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight leak from front pipe joint.Fuel filler pipes badly corroded,possibly leaking.Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.Radiator core corroded.

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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K390 JES is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K390 JES, 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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K390 JES is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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