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L553 WAG

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 WAG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 116,078 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 116,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 98,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 98,792 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L553 WAG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel 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 L553 WAG, 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 L553 WAG registered?

L553 WAG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L553 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 WAG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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