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K189 MGT

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 MGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 53,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top rear of engine [posible cam cover] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,715 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 47,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,004 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers slight missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,158 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 40,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,574 miles

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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K189 MGT is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K189 MGT, 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 K189 MGT registered?

K189 MGT is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K189 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K189 MGT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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