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K396 TKO

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 TKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2012 135,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust starting to corrode at rear

Pass 28 Apr 2012 135,036 miles

exhaust starting to corrode at rear

Fail 30 Apr 2011 126,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 126,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 116,324 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 105,214 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 96,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

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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K396 TKO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K396 TKO, 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 K396 TKO registered?

K396 TKO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 March 1993.

Is K396 TKO safe to buy?

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