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L522 ADV

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,450 mi
Last recorded181,450 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 ADV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 181,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 179,148 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 179,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 164,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 140,007 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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L522 ADV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L522 ADV, 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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How do I check the history of L522 ADV?

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What year was L522 ADV registered?

L522 ADV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L522 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 ADV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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