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L256 BPA

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,105 mi
Last recorded146,105 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 BPA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 146,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 145,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2006 133,133 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 133,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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L256 BPA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L256 BPA, 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 L256 BPA registered?

L256 BPA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L256 BPA safe to buy?

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