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K227 HWG

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,370 mi
Last recorded158,370 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 HWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 158,370 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 158,370 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 152,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 152,773 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 145,563 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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K227 HWG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K227 HWG, 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 K227 HWG registered?

K227 HWG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K227 HWG safe to buy?

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