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K238 JNU

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 99,247 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 99,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn on edges & slightly out of shape

N/S/F brake binding & brake pads look low

Outer cv gaitors cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,880 miles

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

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front chassis areas badly corroding

NS rear tyre cut in outer wall

OS rear & NS front brakes slightly binding

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

Rear coil springs badly corroding

Slight play in steering system

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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K238 JNU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K238 JNU, 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 K238 JNU registered?

K238 JNU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K238 JNU safe to buy?

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