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L661 SPN

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 SPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,246 miles

both front brake hoses perished ( advise replacement )

both inner sills corroded

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates de-laminated

n/s outer sill damage

o/s outer sill corroded

rear chasis rails corroded

rear suspension sub frame and components corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 137,232 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished ( advise replacement )

both inner sills corroded

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates de-laminated

n/s outer sill damage

o/s outer sill corroded

rear chasis rails corroded

rear suspension sub frame and components corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished ( advise replacement )

both front brake pipes corroded

both inner sills corroded

front and rear number plates de-laminated

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear chasis rails corroded

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre system

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Fail 11 Aug 2010 127,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perished ( advise replacement )

both front brake pipes corroded

both inner sills corroded

front and rear number plates de-laminated

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear chasis rails corroded

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre system

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

borh number plates deteriorating

sideways movement in parking brake lever

Fail 21 Aug 2009 116,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

borh number plates deteriorating

both rear tyres perished and getting close to limit

engine oil on minimum

sideways movement in parking brake lever

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,877 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 112,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 105,894 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shock absorber damp but still damping ok

Pass 19 Aug 2005 102,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 102,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear metal brake lines starting to corrode

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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L661 SPN is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L661 SPN, 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 L661 SPN registered?

L661 SPN is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L661 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 SPN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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