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K245 YPL

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,639 mi
Last recorded71,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 YPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,639 miles

Battery poorly secured

Wipers slow when turned operated

Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,639 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery poorly secured

Wipers slow when turned operated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,736 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

N/S cv boot badly cracking

Wipers slow when operated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 70,736 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

N/S cv boot badly cracking

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

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

Wipers slow when operated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,873 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 68,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,837 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,826 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges near minimum limits

Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,826 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges near minimum limits

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to most areas

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,716 miles

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,443 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,000 miles

Parts of underbody dry due to surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2007 62,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,159 miles

parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion especailly some rear brake pipes

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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K245 YPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K245 YPL, 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 K245 YPL registered?

K245 YPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K245 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K245 YPL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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