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L492 WKH

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,893 mi
Last recorded170,893 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 WKH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 170,893 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 162,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2013 162,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 153,678 miles

175/70/14

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 153,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

175/70/14

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 145,798 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s and n/s rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edge, close to showing cords ( 175/70/14 )

Fail 28 Jun 2011 145,798 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s and n/s rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edge, close to showing cords ( 175/70/14 )

Pass 29 Jun 2010 137,008 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cuts in rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 22 Jun 2010 136,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cuts in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2009 129,264 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 129,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cuts in osf and osr sidewalls

nsr shock absorber gaiter poor

Pass 18 Jul 2008 127,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 124,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 121,138 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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L492 WKH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L492 WKH, 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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L492 WKH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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