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L289 JRP

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,633 mi
Last recorded91,633 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 JRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,623 miles

underside has rust but no serious corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust leaking slightly and deteriorated

undercarriage and all its components very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,816 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension and brake components very rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,816 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,094 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension components very rusty

rear trailing arms very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage nearside sill

front exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

damage n/s sill

general light corrosion on rear suspension/rear crossmember

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage n/s sill

general light corrosion on rear suspension/rear crossmember

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,840 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,942 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,172 miles

slight corrosion rear suspension/crossmember

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,533 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light general flaking/ corrosion on rear suspension

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,933 miles

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

light corrosion rear suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 60,442 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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L289 JRP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L289 JRP, 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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L289 JRP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L289 JRP safe to buy?

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