MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f indicator lens broken
vechile has just passed emmissions test just within limets
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f indicator lens broken
vechile has just passed emmissions test just within limets
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L397 LTW is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L397 LTW, 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 L397 LTW registered?
L397 LTW is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1993.
Is L397 LTW safe to buy?
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