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L539 BHG

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

194,591 mi
Last recorded194,591 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL539 BHG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 194,591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

battery clamp missing

car rusty on underside

Pass 22 Dec 2018 194,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery clamp missing

Pass 2 Dec 2017 193,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no battery clamp

Pass 24 Dec 2016 193,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no battery clamp

rear tyres cracking

rusty underside

Fail 23 Dec 2016 193,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no battery clamp

rear tyres cracking

rusty underside

Pass 17 Dec 2015 193,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres starting to crack

car rusty on underside

Pass 23 Dec 2014 193,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

rusty underside

Pass 18 Dec 2013 192,564 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2012 191,952 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 191,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 191,468 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 190,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 190,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 189,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 189,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 188,855 miles

o/s headlamp lens poor

Pass 16 Dec 2005 187,974 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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L539 BHG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L539 BHG, 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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L539 BHG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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