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L272 UFY

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 UFY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 116,965 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 116,960 miles

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,493 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 114,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 104,460 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 104,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 102,697 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 102,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L272 UFY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L272 UFY, 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 L272 UFY registered?

L272 UFY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L272 UFY safe to buy?

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