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K599 KWR

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,142 mi
Last recorded157,142 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 KWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 157,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front head lamps repared

n/s front tyre starting to wear inner edge

n/s rear brake bind

rear jacking points crushed

slight corrosion starting inner sills & under body

Fail 5 Apr 2014 157,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front head lamps repared

n/s front tyre starting to wear inner edge

n/s rear brake bind

rear jacking points crushed

slight corrosion starting inner sills & under body

Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,285 miles

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

Oil leak

both sides head lamp repaired

front & rear bumpers repaired

inner/outer sills slightly corroded

rear jacking points crushed

rear tyres outer walls slightly deteriorated

slight smell of petrol but no leaks visible

Pass 7 Mar 2012 153,871 miles

jacking points damaged/bent

n/s front & rear doors scraped

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot lid starting to scab

front wings starting to corrode

head lamp mountings repaired

o/s & n/s front tyres scuffed/small cuts

o/s n/s inner sills starting to corrde

rear bumper damaged

smell of petrol but no leaks visable

Fail 6 Mar 2012 153,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot lid starting to scab

front wings starting to corrode

head lamp mountings repaired

jacking points damaged/bent

n/s front & rear doors scraped

o/s & n/s front tyres scuffed/small cuts

o/s n/s inner sills starting to corrde

rear bumper damaged

smell of petrol but no leaks visable

Pass 22 Jan 2011 151,357 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2010 147,945 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 147,939 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 140,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 134,011 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 134,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 124,379 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 124,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 113,003 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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K599 KWR is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K599 KWR, 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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K599 KWR is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K599 KWR safe to buy?

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