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K981 LCA

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2007 105,259 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2005 91,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 91,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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K981 LCA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K981 LCA, 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 K981 LCA registered?

K981 LCA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1993.

Is K981 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K981 LCA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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