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K189 TEY

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 TEY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 145,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 140,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 137,896 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 137,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TEY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K189 TEY registered?

K189 TEY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K189 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K189 TEY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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