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L205 SVC

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 SVC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 92,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,843 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 84,843 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2014 76,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 73,204 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,204 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,831 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,287 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 54,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,494 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 47,277 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

front drake disc advise

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,702 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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L205 SVC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L205 SVC, 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 L205 SVC registered?

L205 SVC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L205 SVC safe to buy?

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