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L557 EAY

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 EAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

front inner brake pads getting low

nsr quatre glass smashed

osr tyre tread close to legal limit/ perishing and scrubbed off on inner edge

rear bumper damaged on os

slight oil leak from sump

surface corrosion to nsr and osr brake pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded and blowing . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill rear section holed / wheel arch area hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in outer side wall to cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed rear section / wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low inner and outer edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension rods corroded / components corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper cover split . / n.s.r window cracked .

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,478 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 86,383 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2016 86,383 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,831 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear brakes slight grab

o/s/r tyre very heavy inner treads wear becoming close to legal limit

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 79,815 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear brakes slight grab

o/s/r tyre very heavy inner treads wear becoming close to legal limit

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,170 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear sub-frame corroded

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear sub-frame corroded

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 68,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 60,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,760 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 55,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 52,309 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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L557 EAY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L557 EAY, 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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L557 EAY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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