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K168 ECY

1993 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 ECY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2008 98,334 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre edge

rear wiper damaged

slight play both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,531 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 93,490 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre inner edge wear

oil leak

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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K168 ECY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K168 ECY, 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 K168 ECY registered?

K168 ECY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 June 1993.

Is K168 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K168 ECY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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