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L540 KTO

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,107 mi
Last recorded75,107 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 KTO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,107 miles

some underbody rust

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,515 miles

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

n/s front shock absorber rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outside

Fail 15 Dec 2011 73,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front shock absorber rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outside

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 583,206 miles

front number plate faded

fuel filler pipes corroding

inner sills rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outside

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,505 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s inner sill/fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,654 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front subframe coroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,654 miles

Coolant leak

front subframe coroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,325 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,149 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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L540 KTO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L540 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 L540 KTO registered?

L540 KTO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L540 KTO safe to buy?

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