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L207 EVH

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,680 mi
Last recorded168,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL207 EVH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 168,680 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 168,619 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 154,535 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate cracked

oil leak between engine and gear box

rear no plate slightly discoloured

small surface cracks on n/s front flexy hose

petol smell but no visable leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 153,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate cracked

oil leak between engine and gear box

rear no plate slightly discoloured

small surface cracks on n/s front flexy hose

petol smell but no visable leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 136,355 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 136,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,191 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 127,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 118,300 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 118,300 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L207 EVH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L207 EVH, 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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L207 EVH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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