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K124 XJA

1993 Toyota Carina E

Purple Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,690 mi
Last recorded206,690 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina E118,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK124 XJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 206,690 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 206,681 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 201,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 201,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 195,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

long travel on handbrake

offside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

oil leak (sump)

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2009 185,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor chips in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2008 175,405 miles

front strut necks corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaitor perished

rear brake pipes rusty[to wheel cylinders

Fail 17 Jan 2008 175,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

front strut necks corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaitor perished

rear brake pipes rusty[to wheel cylinders

Pass 24 Jan 2007 168,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 7,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

corosion on underside

Pass 27 Jan 2006 159,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise some corosion on brake pipes

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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K124 XJA is a 1993 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,236 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K124 XJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K124 XJA registered?

K124 XJA is a 1993 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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