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K529 AKG

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,993 mi
Last recorded174,993 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 174,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 174,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel well holled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 165,509 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 165,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 156,228 miles

front metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

rusty underneath

Pass 1 Nov 2014 152,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 152,646 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 149,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 149,192 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 141,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 134,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 126,894 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 116,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 116,157 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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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K529 AKG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K529 AKG, 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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K529 AKG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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