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K996 MMM

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,102 mi
Last recorded150,102 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 MMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust boots broken

general corrosion to rear anti roll bar

oil leak

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in parkingh brake lever

Fail 31 Jan 2013 150,092 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust boots broken

general corrosion to rear anti roll bar

oil leak

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in parkingh brake lever

Pass 18 Oct 2011 145,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 145,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 140,681 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 140,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 135,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 132,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 128,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 125,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 121,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005

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

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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K996 MMM is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K996 MMM, 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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K996 MMM is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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