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L456 BPV

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,378 mi
Last recorded157,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 BPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear under cover (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 157,243 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear under cover (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 146,520 miles

fuel filler pipe coroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 146,512 miles

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

fuel filler pipe coroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,798 miles

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

fuel filler pipe coroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 124,477 miles

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

fuel filler pipe coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,111 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 112,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,610 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 98,606 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 83,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear on front discs

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,371 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,927 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 52,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,409 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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L456 BPV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L456 BPV, 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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L456 BPV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L456 BPV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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