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L243 ORW

1993 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,736 mi
Last recorded259,736 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 ORW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 259,736 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 259,736 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 232,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 210,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 223,314 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 223,304 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L243 ORW is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L243 ORW, 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 L243 ORW registered?

L243 ORW is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L243 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 ORW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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