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L252 BPL

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 BPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 104,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe has slight corrision

Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play detected at both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,682 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 92,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber gaitors deteriorating.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,288 miles

Surface rusting to rear brake pipes. †NOTE † N/side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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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L252 BPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L252 BPL, 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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L252 BPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L252 BPL safe to buy?

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