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DEF 898T

1993 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 898T
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 126,960 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides steering rack arm inner joint have slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2008 126,960 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advised customer advisory items need attention.

fuel tank and fuel return and filler solid pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 118,833 miles

Hand brake needs minor adjustment

O/S/F and N/S/F susspension is slightly bouncy

Fail 4 Jun 2007 118,830 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 114,795 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 114,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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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DEF 898T is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,641 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 DEF 898T, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEF 898T registered?

DEF 898T is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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