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K698 KAU

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK698 KAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,473 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 106,473 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 102,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 99,242 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED BUT NOT ON SAME AXLE

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,242 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED BUT NOT ON SAME AXLE

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 91,592 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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K698 KAU is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K698 KAU, 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 K698 KAU registered?

K698 KAU is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K698 KAU safe to buy?

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