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L248 FVS

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,953 mi
Last recorded120,953 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 FVS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 120,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,157 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 119,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,350 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre is cracked on outer wall

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre is cracked on outer wall

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 115,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2009 112,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 112,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,287 miles

rusty dust around top slide pins.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 108,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,578 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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L248 FVS is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L248 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.

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What year was L248 FVS registered?

L248 FVS is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L248 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L248 FVS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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