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L281 TGP

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,715 mi
Last recorded167,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 TGP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 167,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 159,782 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 152,600 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 152,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 144,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 136,267 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 136,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,525 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 116,526 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 116,526 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,716 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,207 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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L281 TGP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L281 TGP, 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 L281 TGP registered?

L281 TGP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L281 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 TGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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