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K505 GRR

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 GRR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,210 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 89,417 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,203 miles

Both rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 86,203 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,730 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 77,295 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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K505 GRR is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K505 GRR, 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 K505 GRR registered?

K505 GRR is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is K505 GRR safe to buy?

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