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L388 END

1993 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina E118,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 END
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,146 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 87,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 61,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,434 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,281 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 51,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 44,656 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L388 END is a 1993 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L388 END, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L388 END registered?

L388 END is a 1993 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L388 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for L388 END shows 21 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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