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K231 MFM

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,435 mi
Last recorded160,435 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 MFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 160,435 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 160,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 158,524 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2008 158,523 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 136,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 136,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K231 MFM is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K231 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 K231 MFM registered?

K231 MFM is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 February 1993.

Is K231 MFM safe to buy?

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