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L727 BKE

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,009 mi
Last recorded147,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 BKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 147,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 143,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side light on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,610 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,859 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Jun 2014 110,859 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,386 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 108,339 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,424 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,877 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,193 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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L727 BKE is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L727 BKE, 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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L727 BKE is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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