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K981 NGK

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 NGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 73,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,049 miles

both number plates deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front and off side rear tyres cracked

rear shock absorber gaitors split not functional

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,359 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak??

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

O/S front and O/S rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear shock absorber gaiters no longer performing their function.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,359 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leak??

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

O/S front and O/S rear tyres starting to perish.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber gaiters no longer performing their function.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,807 miles

both number plates water damaged

both off side tyres cracking

both rear shocker dust gators split

wipers poor starting to split

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both number plates water damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,777 miles

both number plates water damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,439 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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K981 NGK is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K981 NGK, 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 NGK registered?

K981 NGK is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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