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L531 CPL

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 CPL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 121,000 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, chassis, floors, inner wings ,body wroks, all brake pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2007 121,000 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, chassis, floors, inner wings ,body wroks, all brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2006 103,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills x members, wheel archs, all brake pipes.

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2006 103,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills x members, wheel archs, all brake pipes.

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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L531 CPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L531 CPL, 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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L531 CPL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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