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K970 RBY

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,120 mi
Last recorded149,120 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 RBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 149,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

number plate faded

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Sep 2014 142,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 142,621 miles

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 138,145 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall. no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2012 134,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F sidewall damaged.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 131,322 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2011 131,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,939 miles

rear ns passenger seat belt will not recoil (not req)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 122,682 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,052 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 115,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n-s-r tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,288 miles

n-s-r tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,106 miles

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

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

creak from steering on lock to lock

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 RBY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K970 RBY, 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 K970 RBY registered?

K970 RBY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K970 RBY safe to buy?

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