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K598 NTL

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,296 mi
Last recorded66,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 NTL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,296 miles

Nearside Rear reversing light out

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 66,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front a b s wire catchers in full lock

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensater to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear sill getting weak

Fail 8 Jul 2024 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front a b s wire catchers in full lock

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensater to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear sill getting weak

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,925 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 58,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

water level slightly low

Fail 9 Jul 2021 54,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

water level slightly low

Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,019 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 46,019 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,941 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,348 miles

pin hole in o/s c/v boot

Fail 21 Oct 2010 36,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pin hole in o/s c/v boot

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,063 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,835 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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K598 NTL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K598 NTL, 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 K598 NTL registered?

K598 NTL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K598 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K598 NTL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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