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L401 GRF

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 GRF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 98,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 95,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L401 GRF is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L401 GRF, 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 L401 GRF registered?

L401 GRF is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L401 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 GRF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L401 GRF have outstanding finance?

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