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K98 LMV

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,590 mi
Last recorded47,590 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 LMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 47,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,428 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 37,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,747 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter seeping grease

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter seeping grease

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,893 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,628 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,094 miles

Slight grease seepage from CV boots

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,157 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 25,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,711 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,228 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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K98 LMV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 K98 LMV, 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 K98 LMV registered?

K98 LMV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K98 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K98 LMV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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