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L401 WTN

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 134,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 133,666 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 133,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 132,667 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 131,889 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 131,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 130,173 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded excessively.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside and offside screen washers partly blocked.

Nearside door mirror excessively damaged and glass missing.

Under vehicle surface excessive corrosion on various places.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide (highly toxic gas) content high at fast idle and natural idle speed.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 130,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded on various places.

Cooling system less efficient.

Fuel pipes corroded excessively.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside and offside screen washers partly blocked.

Under vehicle surface excessive corrosion on various places.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 129,345 miles

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

rear underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 129,388 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

rear underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 128,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,923 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 118,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 116,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,817 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 111,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 107,303 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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L401 WTN is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

L401 WTN is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L401 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 WTN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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