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L407 LTW

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,299 mi
Last recorded162,299 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 LTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 162,299 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 162,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust system is very rusty

power steering pipes are damp in fluid

rear no plate is frayed

tow ball -has cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 152,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2008 152,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2007 146,946 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 146,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2006 141,722 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 20 May 2006 141,722 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear number plates faded

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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L407 LTW is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L407 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 L407 LTW registered?

L407 LTW is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L407 LTW safe to buy?

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