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L424 MKU

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 MKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 98,511 miles

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

advise rad leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2007 98,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise rad leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,117 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 92,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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.

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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L424 MKU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L424 MKU, 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 L424 MKU registered?

L424 MKU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L424 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L424 MKU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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