MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes heavily corroded
n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to crack
n/s rear and centre brake pipes covered in grease
n/s rear light lens appears to be fitted incorrectly but not insecure
o/s front brake backplate heavily corroded
o/s front wishbone rear bush starting to split no excessive movement
o/s headlamp aim on top limit
slight oil leak
slight side to side movement in handbrake lever
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes heavily corroded
n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to crack
n/s rear and centre brake pipes covered in grease
n/s rear light lens appears to be fitted incorrectly but not insecure
o/s front brake backplate heavily corroded
o/s front wishbone rear bush starting to split no excessive movement
o/s headlamp aim on top limit
slight oil leak
slight side to side movement in handbrake lever
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front brakes slightly out of balance
radiator deteriorated
slight cuts in n/s rear tyre outer wall not through to canvas
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
front brakes slightly out of balance
radiator deteriorated
slight cuts in n/s rear tyre outer wall not through to canvas
brake pipes and fuel pipes heavily corroded
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake pads very low
offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded
oil leak around engine area
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front pads getting very low
oil leak around engine area
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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L722 MEV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L722 MEV, 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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L722 MEV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.
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