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K551 KVG

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,966 mi
Last recorded177,966 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK551 KVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 177,966 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 177,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 175,944 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 173,573 miles

oil leak at engine

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside / offside c/v/ gators weaping on ends

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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K551 KVG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K551 KVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K551 KVG registered?

K551 KVG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K551 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K551 KVG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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