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K106 MGP

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,072 mi
Last recorded154,072 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 MGP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,072 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 154,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 150,138 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 150,138 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 149,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 149,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 145,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 145,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,940 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 141,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,740 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,735 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 129,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 126,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 116,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 112,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,612 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,445 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 105,440 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 99,692 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,251 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 83,554 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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K106 MGP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 K106 MGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K106 MGP registered?

K106 MGP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K106 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K106 MGP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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