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K278 UPV

1993 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,315 mi
Last recorded145,315 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 UPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 145,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 145,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 140,496 miles

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

nearside rear strut leaking fluid

Pass 22 Jan 2007 135,817 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 130,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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K278 UPV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K278 UPV, 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

How do I check the history of K278 UPV?

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What year was K278 UPV registered?

K278 UPV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K278 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 UPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K278 UPV have outstanding finance?

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