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L506 GHV

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 GHV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 119,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four metal brake pipes at rear leading into and out of flexi hoses rusty

nearside and offside outer sills accident damages

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre walls poor and cracks

nearside rear tyre wearing low at outer edges and overall near minimum tread limits

oil leaks around engine areas

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

body work overall poor and dented in places

both sides at front of outer sills/floor seam areas accident damages

front number plate cracked and damaged and rear number plate stained and faded [letterings ok and legible]

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre walls poor and cracks

nearside rear tyre wearing low at outer edges

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

front reg.plate slightly deter.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 110,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

front reg.plate slightly deter.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 105,871 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside outer sill accident damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2006 103,185 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear door not opening on inside and outside

rear tyres wearing low at edges

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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L506 GHV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L506 GHV, 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 L506 GHV registered?

L506 GHV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L506 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L506 GHV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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