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L537 KTO

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL537 KTO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,623 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 75,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,039 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,251 miles

slight noise n/s/r w/bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,225 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 51,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 47,182 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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L537 KTO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L537 KTO, 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 L537 KTO registered?

L537 KTO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L537 KTO safe to buy?

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