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K239 OUY

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,641 mi
Last recorded79,641 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK239 OUY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 79,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - casing badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 77,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - casing badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,456 miles

Front Wipers poor performance

Pass 18 May 2018 68,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 66,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 61,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,865 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,485 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,041 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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K239 OUY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K239 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K239 OUY registered?

K239 OUY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K239 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K239 OUY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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