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L254 TGP

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 TGP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,142 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,433 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 127,357 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 127,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 117,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 94,292 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 86,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,239 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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L254 TGP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L254 TGP, 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 L254 TGP registered?

L254 TGP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L254 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L254 TGP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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