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K271 VFR

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,143 mi
Last recorded155,143 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK271 VFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength

Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,320 miles

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

rear suspension cross member has slight corrosion but is not seriously weakened.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 152,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to N/S/R/ flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear suspension cross member has slight corrosion but is not seriously weakened.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 150,530 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 150,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 146,078 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)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 141,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 138,129 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 138,123 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 127,758 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 116,778 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 110,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 104,245 miles

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

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

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

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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K271 VFR is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K271 VFR, 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 K271 VFR registered?

K271 VFR is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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