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L477 MBL

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,737 mi
Last recorded159,737 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 159,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 155,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 155,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust blow

Pass 9 Sep 2009 151,667 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 151,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 147,376 miles

advise brake fluid level

advise n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2007 141,022 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 141,022 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 134,480 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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L477 MBL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L477 MBL, 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 L477 MBL registered?

L477 MBL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L477 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 MBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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