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K26 XCX

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

246,768 mi
Last recorded246,768 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 XCX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 246,768 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 246,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 242,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 242,312 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

chip in n/s headlamp

radiator in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2010 236,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 236,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in n/s headlamp

fuel pipes corroded at rear

radiator in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2009 229,330 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 229,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 222,120 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 222,118 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)

Pass 3 May 2007 215,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 215,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 207,555 miles

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

petrol filler pipe corroding

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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K26 XCX is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K26 XCX, 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 K26 XCX registered?

K26 XCX is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K26 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 XCX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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