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K255 AWO

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,551 mi
Last recorded71,551 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 AWO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,983 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,685 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,492 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner eadge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,442 miles

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

front brakes slight bjudder on rbt

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,441 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes slight bjudder on rbt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,340 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,624 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,653 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,631 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,913 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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K255 AWO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K255 AWO, 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 K255 AWO registered?

K255 AWO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K255 AWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 AWO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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