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K281 YPL

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,051 mi
Last recorded53,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 YPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 53,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,845 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,650 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,238 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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K281 YPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K281 YPL, 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 K281 YPL registered?

K281 YPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K281 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 YPL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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