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L398 UBY

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 UBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,033 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 109,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2012 106,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2009 99,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,138 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,741 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 84,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L398 UBY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L398 UBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L398 UBY registered?

L398 UBY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L398 UBY safe to buy?

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