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K883 DBD

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 DBD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 142,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 142,888 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak and level low

70% of the radiator fins are missing/damaged

offside front bumper corner slightly detached

overall service brake performance 56%. this is 6% over the minimum

Pass 3 Sep 2007 135,326 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 135,302 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

front disc pads appear low

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2006 128,453 miles

As Per VT32/344771746270.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 128,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Add 2 Litres Of Engine Oil, Front Registration Plate Fractured, Damage To Front & Rear Bumpers,Front Grille Panel,Bonnet Panel, Both Headlamp Inner Mounting Bracket Broken,Both Headlamps Still Secure, Radiator Badly Corroded.

Bolt Missing From Manifold Heat Shield,Offside & Nearside Front Coil Springs Lower Rubber Seatings Split,Offside Rear Tyre Tread Worn On Outer Edge.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Splash Panel Insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 124,348 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 12,438 miles

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

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

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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K883 DBD is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K883 DBD, 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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K883 DBD is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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