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K738 BFC

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,108 mi
Last recorded134,108 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 BFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 134,108 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

emissions slightly smokey

nearside headlanmp aim on lower limit

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap around bushes

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 1 Sep 2007 128,739 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 122,310 miles

front number plate slightly damaged requires attention

rear metal brake pipes require attention soon

Pass 8 Sep 2005 116,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 116,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area.

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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K738 BFC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K738 BFC, 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 K738 BFC registered?

K738 BFC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K738 BFC safe to buy?

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