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L218 FMS

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,148 mi
Last recorded145,148 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 FMS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 May 2008 145,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 138,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 132,120 miles

both inner and outer sills very rusty when tapped with corrosion assesment tool did not crumble or go through

front down pipe slightly blowing emissions ok.

nsf outer cv gaitor badly perished not split at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2005 127,291 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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L218 FMS is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L218 FMS, 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 L218 FMS registered?

L218 FMS is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L218 FMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 FMS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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