MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sides front wiper blade can do with replacement
fuel filler kneck damp possible diesel leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel neck/pipe corroded
oil leak...investigate
screen chipped
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes too flexis covered in grease
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes too flexis covered in grease
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L438 GRF is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L438 GRF, 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
How do I check the history of L438 GRF?
You can check the full history of L438 GRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L438 GRF registered?
L438 GRF is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 September 1993.
Is L438 GRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L438 GRF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L438 GRF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L438 GRF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.