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K145 DWN

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,978 mi
Last recorded13,978 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 DWN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 153,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 143,276 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Handbrake lever has slight freeplay.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlamp has chip.

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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K145 DWN is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K145 DWN, 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 K145 DWN registered?

K145 DWN is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K145 DWN safe to buy?

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