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K972 WPG

1992 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,695 mi
Last recorded163,695 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 WPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 163,695 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 163,695 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner arm slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing and cracking

Offside Front Tyre has little bulge outer wall

Rear wipers not operating

Steering rack slight play

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 160,859 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 29 Feb 2016 159,579 miles

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 170,248 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 170,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 169,852 miles

anti roll bar link arms worn

offside steering arm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 167,467 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 167,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

steering column has play present

Pass 2 Mar 2011 166,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 164,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 164,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 162,689 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 161,167 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 161,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 159,852 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 159,852 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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K972 WPG is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K972 WPG, 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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K972 WPG is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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