CarVerify

Free Car Check

L656 SGJ

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 SGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 102,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bumper insecure rear brake hose furrels rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2009 97,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bumper insecure rear brake hose furrels rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,308 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,401 miles

front cv gaiters splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2007 91,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,355 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 87,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2005 80,500 miles

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2005 80,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFF SIDE REAR BUMPER SPLIT DUE TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L656 SGJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L656 SGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L656 SGJ?

You can check the full history of L656 SGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L656 SGJ registered?

L656 SGJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L656 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L656 SGJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L656 SGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L656 SGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.