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K735 FWC

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,282 mi
Last recorded160,282 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 FWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 160,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 160,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near and off side front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,969 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 152,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 147,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Slight corrotion o/s rear sill

Slight jacking damage o/s n/s front sill

Pass 16 Aug 2012 147,661 miles

Slight corrotion o/s rear sill

Slight jacking damage o/s n/s front sill

Pass 11 Aug 2011 139,085 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 139,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 123,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 112,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 88,543 miles

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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K735 FWC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K735 FWC, 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 K735 FWC registered?

K735 FWC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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