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K503 XPC

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,202 mi
Last recorded113,202 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 XPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 113,202 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four coil springs corroded

front number plate slightly deteriated

radiator fins perished

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre cut on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 113,202 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four coil springs corroded

front number plate slightly deteriated

radiator fins perished

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside front tyre cut on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2009 112,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,327 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

all 4 tyres perished

emission levels erratic

front discs slightly worn

front reg plat starting to delaminate

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,478 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 30 Jan 2007 108,478 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Jan 2006 105,219 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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K503 XPC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K503 XPC, 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 K503 XPC registered?

K503 XPC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 March 1993.

Is K503 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K503 XPC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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