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L530 LAU

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 94,454 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 94,309 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

corrotion to both front brake pipes

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,266 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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L530 LAU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L530 LAU, 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 L530 LAU registered?

L530 LAU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L530 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L530 LAU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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