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L704 NTU

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 NTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 132,260 miles

all brake pipes corroded

steering wheel grip moves slightly

Fail 13 May 2014 132,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes corroded

steering wheel grip moves slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 126,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 124,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,791 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 119,791 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 110,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 100,526 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 100,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 85,760 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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L704 NTU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L704 NTU, 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 L704 NTU registered?

L704 NTU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L704 NTU safe to buy?

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