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K798 CGS

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,416 mi
Last recorded105,416 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 CGS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 105,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes are covered in grease,not allowing a comprehensive inspection

both front outer cv gaitors are perishing

o/s/f electric window not working

petrol tank filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 105,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes are covered in grease,not allowing a comprehensive inspection

both front outer cv gaitors are perishing

o/s/f electric window not working

petrol tank filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 99,770 miles

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

petrol filler neck in poor condition

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2005 94,613 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 94,611 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrsion

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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K798 CGS is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K798 CGS, 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 K798 CGS registered?

K798 CGS is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K798 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K798 CGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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