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K615 PTL

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

195,371 mi
Last recorded195,371 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK615 PTL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 195,371 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/perish

brake fluid slightly low

exhaust front mounting split

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front

front to rear fuel lines corroded x2

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 20 May 2008 189,933 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front also fuel lines

n/s/r brake hose cable tied in position

o/s/r outer sill slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight blow from exhaust middle join

slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

tread getting low on o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 May 2008 189,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front also fuel lines

o/s/r outer sill slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight blow from exhaust middle join

slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

tread getting low on o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 183,726 miles

front to rear brake pipes at front starting to corro0de

front tyres worn

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 22 May 2007 183,721 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust blowing.

Pass 22 May 2006 178,750 miles

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 22 May 2006 178,750 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

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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K615 PTL is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K615 PTL, 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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K615 PTL is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 October 1992.

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