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K185 XMO

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,548 mi
Last recorded180,548 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 XMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 180,548 miles

n/s front indicator lamp lens cracked

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2013 180,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front indicator lamp lens cracked

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2012 174,491 miles

body work damaged

front no plate cracked

n/s rear light damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body work damaged

front no plate cracked

n/s rear light damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 168,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 161,492 miles

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

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r lght damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2010 161,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r lght damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 153,443 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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K185 XMO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K185 XMO, 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 K185 XMO registered?

K185 XMO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K185 XMO safe to buy?

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