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L218 TGO

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 TGO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,550 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,713 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,237 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,671 miles

near side front tyre starting to crack

Fail 5 Aug 2008 55,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,534 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 53,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TGO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L218 TGO registered?

L218 TGO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L218 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 TGO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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