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L515 GHV

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 GHV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,912 miles

gen body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,389 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,621 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,981 miles

just met emissions

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,073 miles

brake pips greased

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 86,433 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 86,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,122 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,972 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 62,803 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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L515 GHV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L515 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 L515 GHV registered?

L515 GHV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L515 GHV safe to buy?

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