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L218 MTW

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,094 mi
Last recorded196,094 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 MTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2023 196,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 191,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 187,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 184,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 184,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 179,928 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running from os joiner to the near side corroded in the middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded on bend where pipes from ns and os meet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from cylinder to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 179,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running from os joiner to the near side corroded in the middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded on bend where pipes from ns and os meet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from cylinder to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 173,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2018 173,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 168,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 163,065 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 163,054 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 157,503 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 157,503 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 153,113 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 153,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 148,836 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 148,836 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 146,064 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 7 Sep 2011 141,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 141,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 135,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 135,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 128,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 128,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 122,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 114,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 106,041 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 MTW is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L218 MTW, 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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L218 MTW is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1993.

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