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L725 KKU

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,109 mi
Last recorded125,109 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL725 KKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 125,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,215 miles

Front Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,969 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 116,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,308 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 113,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,561 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 104,146 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,475 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 99,438 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,380 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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L725 KKU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L725 KKU, 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 L725 KKU registered?

L725 KKU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L725 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L725 KKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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