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L204 HEH

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,134 mi
Last recorded98,134 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 HEH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,134 miles

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

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,746 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn edge

front brakes sticking slightly

various body and under corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,345 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on sub frames and suspesion units

rear shocker dust covers split

Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on sub frames and suspesion units

rear shocker dust covers split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,118 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge but still legal

Pass 22 Feb 2009 83,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2008 82,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,079 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,340 miles

slight corrosion on os and ns main feed brake pipes

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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L204 HEH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L204 HEH, 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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L204 HEH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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