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K974 PFB

1992 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,715 mi
Last recorded169,715 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 PFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 169,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door mirror cover minor damage

Fail 18 Aug 2008 169,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door mirror cover minor damage

Pass 17 Aug 2007 152,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 152,244 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 142,175 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 142,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 133,261 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 133,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K974 PFB is a 1992 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K974 PFB, 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 K974 PFB registered?

K974 PFB is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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