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L604 APL

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL604 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 119,161 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 118,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,683 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 118,683 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 118,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 118,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,785 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre badly perished but not deep enough to reach the cords

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 115,969 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 115,109 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 115,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 113,609 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 113,609 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,819 miles

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

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2013 112,810 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,374 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,722 miles

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

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 13 May 2010 106,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 106,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 105,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 105,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 103,003 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2008 103,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2007 101,728 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 100,537 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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L604 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L604 APL, 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 L604 APL registered?

L604 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L604 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L604 APL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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