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L689 GMO

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 GMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 169,600 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 161,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 153,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 151,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 147,589 miles

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

n/s/r anti-roll bar link to strut fixing loose

o/s/r service brake not as efficient as n/s/r

Pass 28 Nov 2006 142,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2006 142,816 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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L689 GMO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L689 GMO, 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 L689 GMO registered?

L689 GMO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L689 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 GMO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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