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L232 LWY

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

169,474 mi
Last recorded169,474 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL232 LWY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2007 169,474 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

different size tyres front and rear axles

Fail 15 Oct 2007 169,315 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 169,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 162,414 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 162,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 157,187 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 157,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L232 LWY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 L232 LWY, 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 L232 LWY registered?

L232 LWY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L232 LWY safe to buy?

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