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K554 NWV

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK554 NWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,322 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 112,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,582 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,526 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 96,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,287 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 92,287 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,598 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,211 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,634 miles

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

Offside 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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K554 NWV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K554 NWV, 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 K554 NWV registered?

K554 NWV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1993.

Is K554 NWV safe to buy?

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