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K198 GHP

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 GHP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear leading to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills around grommets (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear leading to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded but not yet significantly weakened

Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,670 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,988 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

rear suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,864 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,864 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,807 miles

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

Oil leak

filler neck pipe repaired

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded rear inner sills corroded not holed

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,325 miles

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK DAMP

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS AND WHEEL ARCHES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 23 Mar 2011 102,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,262 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 102,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filler pipe has been repaired

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,944 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,876 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS AND CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 90,577 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 84,771 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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K198 GHP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K198 GHP, 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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K198 GHP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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