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K128 DFA

1993 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,975 mi
Last recorded141,975 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina E118,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK128 DFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 141,975 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 141,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front offside and front nearside tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2005 134,159 miles

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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K128 DFA is a 1993 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K128 DFA, 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 K128 DFA registered?

K128 DFA is a 1993 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is K128 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K128 DFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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