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L714 FBV

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 FBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,115 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 120,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,825 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,031 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,387 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,411 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight splits on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2011 76,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,953 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,633 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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L714 FBV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L714 FBV, 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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L714 FBV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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