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L269 LFO

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,242 mi
Last recorded147,242 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 LFO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014 147,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Advise brake pipes rusty

Advise front drop links have play

Advise full brake check

Pass 13 Jun 2013 142,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 142,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 136,307 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 136,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 131,306 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 131,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise change front brake discs

Fail 24 May 2011 131,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Advise change front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 124,393 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 124,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 112,661 miles

advise front number plate needs changing

advise full brake inspection,front brakes have slight shake

Pass 11 Oct 2007 105,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 93,522 miles

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

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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L269 LFO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L269 LFO, 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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L269 LFO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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