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L446 DBV

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,543 mi
Last recorded201,543 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 DBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 201,543 miles

o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2013 201,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 198,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 198,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired (6.6.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 193,259 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 193,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 185,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 177,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 169,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 159,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 159,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 149,701 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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L446 DBV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L446 DBV, 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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L446 DBV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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