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K653 RFV

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,134 mi
Last recorded105,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 RFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,644 miles

front number plate cracked

major engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

major engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,780 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

MINOR LEAK OFFSIDE C.V BOOT

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,772 miles

Front wipers torn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 53,922 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2006 47,936 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres near limit and perrished

grease aaround clips nearside outer c.v gaitor

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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K653 RFV 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 78.6%.

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 K653 RFV, 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 K653 RFV registered?

K653 RFV is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K653 RFV safe to buy?

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