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K59 DPU

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 DPU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 168,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 167,490 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 164,302 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 162,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 157,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 155,181 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 155,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,716 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 151,716 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 148,543 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 148,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 144,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,892 miles

oil leak

oil light on

Fail 9 Jul 2014 139,891 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

oil light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 135,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 127,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 123,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 115,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 109,427 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,803 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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K59 DPU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K59 DPU, 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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K59 DPU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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