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K296 YPL

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 YPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,182 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,181 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn onn inner edge.

Nearside outer c-v gaitor perished.

Offside wiper blade split.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,490 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 91,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front CV gaiters perished

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside front CV gaiter damp

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 84,179 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 80,234 miles

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 YPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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.

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What year was K296 YPL registered?

K296 YPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 June 1993.

Is K296 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K296 YPL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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