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K936 YJH

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK936 YJH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 74,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,680 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 52,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,270 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,360 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,610 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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K936 YJH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K936 YJH, 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 K936 YJH registered?

K936 YJH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1993.

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