MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
blow from exhaust
front pads worn low
nearside front brake binding
play in offside front anti roll bar link
slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber
slight play in offside rear anti roll bar mounting
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
blow from exhaust
front pads worn low
nearside front brake binding
play in offside front anti roll bar link
slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber
slight play in offside rear anti roll bar mounting
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L431 MKU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L431 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.
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What year was L431 MKU registered?
L431 MKU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1993.
Is L431 MKU safe to buy?
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