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L241 FVS

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,386 mi
Last recorded130,386 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 FVS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,386 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 129,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 127,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 126,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,459 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 123,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 121,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 114,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 114,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 109,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 109,110 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F OUTER C.V GAITOR BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L241 FVS is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L241 FVS, 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 L241 FVS registered?

L241 FVS is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L241 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L241 FVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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