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K947 HRB

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,445 mi
Last recorded135,445 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 HRB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 135,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 135,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,550 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2008 128,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Radiator in poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 116,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 114,735 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 114,735 miles

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

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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K947 HRB is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise 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 K947 HRB, 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 K947 HRB registered?

K947 HRB is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K947 HRB safe to buy?

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