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L665 XGV

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,924 mi
Last recorded170,924 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL665 XGV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 167,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 167,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 165,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 162,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2017 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 156,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,084 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 150,084 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 143,325 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 143,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 124,796 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 120,423 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,609 miles

front exhaust repaired

Fail 25 Jun 2010 114,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 104,321 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 98,510 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 98,503 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,798 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 94,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 89,741 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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L665 XGV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 L665 XGV, 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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L665 XGV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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