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L590 UUY

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 UUY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,277 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 129,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 127,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,157 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 126,157 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,926 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,926 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 120,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,246 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 97,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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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L590 UUY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L590 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L590 UUY registered?

L590 UUY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L590 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L590 UUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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