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1993 TOYOTA CARINA2.0L PETROL

K997 MMM

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1993 TOYOTA CARINA? It's a PETROL with a 1998cc engine showing unavailable miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/12/2007
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/12/2007
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1993 Toyota Carina has a limited and inconsistent MOT history, with the most recent recorded test on 2006-11-11 at 130,924 miles. This is over 15 years ago, leaving a significant gap in safety and compliance data. The vehicle’s recorded mileage of 130,924 miles, equivalent to roughly 3,967 miles per year, is very low for its age, suggesting potential periods of inactivity or minimal use. While low mileage may imply less wear on moving parts, it also raises concerns about long-term storage risks, such as corrosion, dry rot, and degraded seals. The MOT history reveals recurring issues with suspension and electrical components. Notably, constant velocity joint gaiters (2.5.C.1a) were cited in multiple entries, including a 2005 failure and a 2006 pass/fail split. Anti-roll bar linkage play (2.4.G.2) and fuel pipe corrosion also appeared across tests, indicating persistent mechanical vulnerabilities. Electrical faults, such as non-working headlamps and registration plate lamps, were highlighted in the 2006 failure, suggesting potential wiring or bulb issues. These patterns point to a vehicle requiring careful inspection of its suspension, braking, and electrical systems. The trend in MOT outcomes is unclear due to the lack of recent data.

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Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
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Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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