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K504 TKL

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,786 mi
Last recorded118,786 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK504 TKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 118,786 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 118,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 118,727 miles

Emissions not tested failed b.e.t (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 118,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,813 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 116,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,823 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 112,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,353 miles

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,335 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,839 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,304 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,904 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 87,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 87,920 miles

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

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

offside wiperblade starting to split

rear wiperblade split

Pass 30 Sep 2006 83,493 miles

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

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

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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K504 TKL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K504 TKL, 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 K504 TKL registered?

K504 TKL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K504 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K504 TKL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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