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K255 WPR

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,635 mi
Last recorded208,635 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 WPR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 208,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2006 198,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 198,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 197,842 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes from rear proportioning valve corroded

fluid weap from power steering rack

slight run out from both front brakes

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 WPR is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K255 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

K255 WPR is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is K255 WPR safe to buy?

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