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L631 USW

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,449 mi
Last recorded99,449 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL631 USW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,591 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,591 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,689 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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L631 USW is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L631 USW, 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 L631 USW registered?

L631 USW is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L631 USW safe to buy?

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