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L277 FMS

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,105 mi
Last recorded70,105 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 FMS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,105 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,351 miles

all brake pipes corroding

all suspenssion heavily corroded

front breake discs corroded on inner faces

fuel filler pipes corroding

slight dampness on rear shockers

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,266 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

n/s/r shocker slight dampness

rear main brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,452 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight fluid leak starting at nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,788 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

rear sections of brke pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2005 60,451 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode, may require replacement for next mot test

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 FMS is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L277 FMS, 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 L277 FMS registered?

L277 FMS is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L277 FMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L277 FMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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