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L248 VLO

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,577 mi
Last recorded56,577 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 VLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,577 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 56,572 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,411 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear. (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 51,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,472 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,342 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,345 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,430 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 VLO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

L248 VLO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L248 VLO safe to buy?

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