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K901 AVR

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 AVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 157,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 157,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 156,167 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 156,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 155,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 154,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 153,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 153,836 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 152,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 152,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 149,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 143,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 134,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 126,830 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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K901 AVR is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K901 AVR, 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 K901 AVR registered?

K901 AVR is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 May 1993.

Is K901 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 AVR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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