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K526 YRW

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 YRW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 166,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 161,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2008 161,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2007 156,221 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 156,221 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 148,723 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 148,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 142,713 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 142,494 miles

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

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

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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K526 YRW is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K526 YRW, 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 K526 YRW?

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What year was K526 YRW registered?

K526 YRW is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 November 1992.

Is K526 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K526 YRW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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