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K296 BDA

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,943 mi
Last recorded145,943 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 BDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 145,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 145,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,731 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 141,724 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 137,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit. † †power steering pipe temporary repair noted

Pass 20 Nov 2006 137,417 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit. † †power steering pipe temporary repair noted

Pass 14 Nov 2005 132,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 132,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K296 BDA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K296 BDA, 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 K296 BDA registered?

K296 BDA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K296 BDA safe to buy?

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