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K740 DHK

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 DHK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear noise from rear suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 124,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,779 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,653 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust system rusted and blowing (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,151 miles

nearside front brake binding slight

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 92,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlight beam patterns poor (beam deflectors fitted)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,281 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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K740 DHK is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K740 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.

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What year was K740 DHK registered?

K740 DHK is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K740 DHK safe to buy?

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