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K557 PFP

1992 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,133 mi
Last recorded107,133 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 PFP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

front and back suspension very rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,324 miles

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to deteriorate

rear shocks very rusty

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to deteriorate

rear shocks very rusty

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,016 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,671 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,723 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,194 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 82,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K557 PFP is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K557 PFP, 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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K557 PFP is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K557 PFP safe to buy?

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