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K531 FAK

1992 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 FAK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 124,549 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 111,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,373 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,373 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,934 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

oil pressure warning lamp innoperative

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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K531 FAK is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K531 FAK, 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

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What year was K531 FAK registered?

K531 FAK is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K531 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K531 FAK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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