MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine has oil leaking
engine oil level very low
front brake discs are worn and corroding
front brake pads seriously low
handbrake mountings are slightly loose
nearside windscreen has slight damage
offside rear antiroll bar link ball joint and offside D bush has slight wear
wiper scratch to nearside and top of windscreen
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine has oil leaking
engine oil level very low
front brake discs are worn and corroding
front brake pads seriously low
handbrake mountings are slightly loose
nearside windscreen has slight damage
offside rear antiroll bar link ball joint and offside D bush has slight wear
wiper scratch to nearside and top of windscreen
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
screen scuffed
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
scuff marks on front screen
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K551 OHC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K551 OHC, 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 K551 OHC registered?
K551 OHC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1993.
Is K551 OHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for K551 OHC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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