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L498 CPK

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,374 mi
Last recorded124,374 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 CPK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 124,374 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 124,374 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 116,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 113,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 108,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 104,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,621 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 99,154 miles

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2006 95,137 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 88,678 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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L498 CPK is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L498 CPK, 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 L498 CPK registered?

L498 CPK is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L498 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 CPK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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