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K42 UVU

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,901 mi
Last recorded91,901 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 UVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 91,901 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 91,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,949 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all around skocker dust cover split

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,968 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,332 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 71,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,332 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 67,332 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,369 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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K42 UVU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K42 UVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K42 UVU?

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What year was K42 UVU registered?

K42 UVU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K42 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K42 UVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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