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K823 TFK

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,499 mi
Last recorded151,499 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 TFK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 151,499 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Feb 2009 151,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2007 132,620 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2007 132,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 129,844 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 129,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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K823 TFK is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K823 TFK, 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 K823 TFK registered?

K823 TFK is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K823 TFK safe to buy?

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