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L442 RDM

1993 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,286 mi
Last recorded125,286 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 RDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 114,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,165 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 112,165 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,595 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 109,570 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,994 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 106,994 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 93,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 89,033 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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L442 RDM is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L442 RDM, 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 L442 RDM registered?

L442 RDM is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L442 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 RDM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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