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L744 SCR

1993 Toyota Carina

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

304,039 mi
Last recorded304,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 SCR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 304,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 304,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 278,149 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 278,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 278,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 251,113 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 251,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 251,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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L744 SCR is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 L744 SCR, 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 L744 SCR registered?

L744 SCR is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L744 SCR safe to buy?

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