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K38 BVN

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,219 mi
Last recorded145,219 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 BVN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 145,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 145,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,102 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 95% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,580 miles

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

note,fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 144,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 144,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 142,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 142,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 142,090 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 141,220 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 141,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 140,684 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 140,684 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 139,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 138,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 138,138 miles

there is damage to offside rear sill but structually sound and meets all mot requirements †

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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K38 BVN is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K38 BVN, 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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K38 BVN is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K38 BVN safe to buy?

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