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L674 MJN

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,997 mi
Last recorded191,997 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 MJN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 191,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 172,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 158,010 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspensiom components rusty ok at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 146,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 112,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,172 miles

Front windscreen sctatched

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside front bumper headlamp washer jet mounting insercure

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak

Rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Mar 2008 88,172 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front windscreen sctatched

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside front bumper headlamp washer jet mounting insercure

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak

Rear No plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 82,770 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,216 miles

coolant leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2006 77,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leaking

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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L674 MJN is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L674 MJN, 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 L674 MJN registered?

L674 MJN is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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