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K940 ATH

1992 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,069 mi
Last recorded171,069 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 ATH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 171,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 171,058 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 166,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 160,352 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 156,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 156,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 153,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 150,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 150,004 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 147,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 145,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 143,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 140,371 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 140,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K940 ATH is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel 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 K940 ATH, 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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K940 ATH is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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