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K529 VVR

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,628 mi
Last recorded80,628 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 VVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,628 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 80,041 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 78,231 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,795 miles

slight corrosion underside of vechicle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all system (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear and front (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,929 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,860 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,910 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,518 miles

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

o/s cv boot leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,268 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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K529 VVR is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K529 VVR, 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 K529 VVR registered?

K529 VVR is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K529 VVR safe to buy?

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