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K970 CEF

1993 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,790 mi
Last recorded142,790 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 CEF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 142,790 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 141,122 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 139,740 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 137,505 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 137,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 136,446 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 134,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 132,180 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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K970 CEF is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K970 CEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K970 CEF registered?

K970 CEF is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K970 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 CEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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