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K738 DHK

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,857 mi
Last recorded72,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 DHK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2021 72,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft CV joint boot slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus worn on inner edge slighly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,955 miles

Offside Front headlamp slight damage

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front headlamp slight damage

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,468 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,561 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,350 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,437 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside headlight damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,677 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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K738 DHK is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K738 DHK, 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 K738 DHK registered?

K738 DHK is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K738 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K738 DHK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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