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K36 VUE

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 VUE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,267 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,267 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,267 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,267 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2008 94,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2007 93,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,548 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 92,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 92,327 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K36 VUE is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K36 VUE, 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 K36 VUE registered?

K36 VUE is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K36 VUE safe to buy?

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