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L603 GYH

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 GYH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 134,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight cracking on rear tyre walls

Fail 26 Jan 2011 133,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight cracking on rear tyre walls

Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s seatbelt webbing slow to retract

slight oil leak from engine

washer jets lack power

Fail 26 Jan 2010 127,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

washer jets lack power

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s seatbelt webbing slow to retract

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,701 miles

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2009 121,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pipes have surface corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,980 miles

front tyresworn on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2008 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyresworn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2006 110,767 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 110,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L603 GYH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L603 GYH, 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 L603 GYH registered?

L603 GYH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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