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K290 NAE

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 NAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 156,290 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 150,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 150,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tread worn

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 146,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 146,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 142,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 142,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 135,329 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 141,737 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 141,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 129,699 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 129,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 123,825 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 120,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,205 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 119,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 115,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 115,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 105,147 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 105,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 96,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 96,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K290 NAE is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K290 NAE, 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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K290 NAE is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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