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L295 KSG

1993 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,398 mi
Last recorded152,398 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 KSG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 152,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section blowing and snapped (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking excessive corroded and leaking on fuel filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 148,097 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 148,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,311 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 143,311 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 138,015 miles

Advise brake check, parking brake only just met requirements

Advise engine oil sump corroded

Advise middle section echaust rubber perrished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 133,262 miles

Advise fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Advise play in nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Advise play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Nov 2011 127,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,525 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,527 miles

Advise rear brake pipes stating to corrode

Strong advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,799 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 107,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise nearside front c.v boot perished

Advise offside front c.v boot perished

Pass 2 Nov 2007 100,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,765 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 90,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 82,406 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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L295 KSG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L295 KSG, 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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L295 KSG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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