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K716 VPA

1992 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,723 mi
Last recorded118,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 VPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 118,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front plate poor cond

osf tyre 6yrs old

rampant oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,723 miles

front plate poor cond

osf tyre 6yrs old

rampant oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 114,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad oil leak

minor blow from cat pipe

osf tyre 5yrs old

rim damage to nsr wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,590 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside wiper blade split

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 105,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,795 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edge,o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,443 miles

n/s/r shock abs slight leak o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2006 79,310 miles

O/S Mirror Damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2006 79,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 75,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 75,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K716 VPA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K716 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K716 VPA registered?

K716 VPA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1992.

Is K716 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K716 VPA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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