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K71 VPA

1992 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 VPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,655 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s outer sill pannels

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

slight sideways movement on parking brake lever

Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,030 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r ind cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,030 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r ind cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,824 miles

all panels damaged,

Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,748 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,291 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 71,291 miles

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

Offside Front 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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K71 VPA is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K71 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 K71 VPA registered?

K71 VPA is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K71 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K71 VPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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