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K229 MFM

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

217,106 mi
Last recorded217,106 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 MFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 217,106 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 213,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 209,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 204,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sills have slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 204,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sills have slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 200,735 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded.

Advise n,s rear wheel has slight bind.

Advise o,s rear shocker damp.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 196,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 191,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 186,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 180,788 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 176,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 172,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 168,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 162,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 153,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 143,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 134,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 126,022 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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K229 MFM is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K229 MFM, 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 K229 MFM registered?

K229 MFM is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 February 1993.

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