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L42 BCK

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,498 mi
Last recorded93,498 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 BCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,498 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,550 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 83,217 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L42 BCK is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L42 BCK, 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 L42 BCK registered?

L42 BCK is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L42 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L42 BCK shows 4 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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