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L675 BEA

1993 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,217 mi
Last recorded141,217 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL675 BEA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 141,217 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded underneath.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 139,238 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 137,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 137,065 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 137,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill/lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill/lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill has light damage

Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,420 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 113,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 131,195 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2012 128,006 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deterioated.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 125,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 125,299 miles

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wipers slightly split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 123,200 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 123,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 118,997 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 117,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 115,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 115,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L675 BEA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L675 BEA, 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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L675 BEA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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