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L644 APL

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL644 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,171 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,171 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,103 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,991 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside front wiper rubber split

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,824 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,279 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,528 miles

nearside front wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,979 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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L644 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 L644 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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L644 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L644 APL safe to buy?

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