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L42 PMC

1993 Toyota Carina

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,956 mi
Last recorded112,956 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 PMC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,956 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 112,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 102,785 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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L42 PMC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc 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 PMC, 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 L42 PMC registered?

L42 PMC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L42 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L42 PMC 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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