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L277 CPK

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 CPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,563 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,791 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,127 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,072 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,001 miles

General corroison

Fail 14 Jan 2014 85,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

General corroison

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corroison

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,604 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,492 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,362 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 53,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,734 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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L277 CPK is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L277 CPK, 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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L277 CPK is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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