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L545 NEO

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 NEO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 119,586 miles

brake pipes covered

exhaust corroded

front paads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2011 119,572 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes covered

exhaust corroded

front paads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,342 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 101,342 miles

Centre Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE TEST LAMP ON

UNABLE TO TEST EMISSIONS ENGINE RUNNING HOT.WILL HAVE TO BE RETESTED WHEN COOLING SYSTEM FIXED

Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,760 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,760 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,823 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 98,823 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 98,117 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 98,107 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel lines badly corroded

man light on dash

oil leaks on engine

Pass 29 Nov 2006 97,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 97,159 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L545 NEO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L545 NEO, 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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L545 NEO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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