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L566 GHM

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,858 mi
Last recorded66,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 GHM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 66,858 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus both rear tyres 15 years old (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 66,631 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed All round (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (size 175.70.R 14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit /cut on s/wall/perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit /cut on s/wall/perishing on s/wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,384 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit /cut on s/wall/perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit /cut on s/wall/perishing on s/wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,198 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,978 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 39,642 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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L566 GHM is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L566 GHM, 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 L566 GHM registered?

L566 GHM is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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