MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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screw in o/s/r tyre
slight play o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corroded rear anti roll bar
corroded rear crossmember
corroded rear suspension arms
corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis
fuel tank pipes and filler pipes coroded
rear brake pipe corrosion
rear brake pipes greased
Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corroded rear anti roll bar
corroded rear crossmember
corroded rear suspension arms
corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis
fuel tank pipes and filler pipes coroded
rear brake pipe corrosion
rear brake pipes greased
screw in o/s/r tyre
slight play o/s steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K478 STL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 K478 STL, 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 K478 STL registered?
K478 STL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 April 1993.
Is K478 STL safe to buy?
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