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K946 VKN

1992 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,249 mi
Last recorded97,249 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK946 VKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,249 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,737 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight weap and slight play in wheel bearing

nsr wheel arch, floor , flexi brake unions and suspension components have surface corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,884 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

all flexi brake hose unions have surface corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,476 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,303 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,114 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 64,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,191 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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K946 VKN is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K946 VKN, 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 K946 VKN registered?

K946 VKN is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K946 VKN safe to buy?

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