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K137 PCV

1993 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,956 mi
Last recorded146,956 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina E118,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK137 PCV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2009 146,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 146,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 118,828 miles

front brake imbalance 9%

radiator ceteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,325 miles

n/s/f tyre wall weak

spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Apr 2007 111,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre wall weak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,686 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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K137 PCV is a 1993 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K137 PCV, 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 K137 PCV registered?

K137 PCV is a 1993 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K137 PCV safe to buy?

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