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L143 KDT

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,584 mi
Last recorded124,584 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 KDT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 124,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 124,584 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake dsics worn and back plates heavily corroded †Front wheel trims missing †All tyres perished on sidewall †Near side rear worn close to limit †Off side front tyre worn edges †Near side front has nail in tread

Rear lapbelt fraying †Fuel light on †Oil leaks †Brkae pipes corroded †underbody corroded

Stonechip in off side headlamp †Slight leak from power steering rack †Suspension bushes perished and cracked †Slight play in steering system †All shoack absorbers wworn

Pass 3 May 2006 118,802 miles

as before

Fail 3 May 2006 118,802 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges and nail in n/s/f †rear tyres slightly out of shape. †damage to o/s/f. †radiator in poor condition. †oil leaks. †fuel filler neck corroded.

slight play in n/s/r roll bar drop link. †n/s outer cv boot cracked. †brake pipes corroded. †rear shocks damp. †

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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L143 KDT is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L143 KDT, 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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What year was L143 KDT registered?

L143 KDT is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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