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K909 FUV

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,336 mi
Last recorded121,336 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK909 FUV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 121,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,336 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,336 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 121,336 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,336 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 121,336 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 120,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 119,154 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 119,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil service overdue

Pass 24 Mar 2014 115,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,136 miles

All rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,127 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 106,126 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,774 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 100,774 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)

FR NO PLATE CRACKED==WIPERS POOR==REAR SHOCKS SOFT==CV BOOTS PERISHING==FR WISH REAR BUSHES PEERISHING

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 92,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,165 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside 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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K909 FUV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K909 FUV, 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 K909 FUV registered?

K909 FUV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K909 FUV safe to buy?

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