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L661 XPV

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 XPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,115 miles

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits and worn on edges

2/ n/s front tyre at legal limites and worn on edges

3/ slight exhaust blow at front

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

3/ slight exhaust blow at front

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits and worn on edges

2/ n/s front tyre at legal limites and worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,970 miles

3. Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished. 4. Water leaking from radiator hose.

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 122,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

1. Front and rear number plates becoming deteruorated. 2. Offside outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler pipes corroded

most suspension components corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 116,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

most suspension components corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 114,163 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

most suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 108,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 105,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 105,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 102,078 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,315 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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L661 XPV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L661 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

L661 XPV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1993.

Is L661 XPV safe to buy?

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