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L596 CFJ

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,283 mi
Last recorded113,283 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 CFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 113,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Wiper arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 113,282 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Wiper arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wiper arm has play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in inner rack joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 106,988 miles

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

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

Fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Misshaped and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper arm has play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in inner rack joints

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 99,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

offside wiper arm worn

Pass 20 May 2014 92,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2014 92,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers split

N/S/F Tyre worn inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 13 May 2013 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 82,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 82,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 78,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 71,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 71,016 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 66,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 62,738 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 58,034 miles

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

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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L596 CFJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L596 CFJ, 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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L596 CFJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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