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L278 HFA

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,789 mi
Last recorded194,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 HFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 194,789 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 191,393 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 191,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 188,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 186,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 182,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 175,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 170,000 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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L278 HFA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L278 HFA, 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 L278 HFA registered?

L278 HFA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L278 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 HFA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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