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L753 RDM

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,691 mi
Last recorded185,691 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 RDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 185,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 185,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 180,370 miles

nsf headlight condensated

nsf tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

nsr osr antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

nsr tyre worn out of shape on outer edge close to legal limit

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

osr tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 180,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf headlight condensated

nsf tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

nsr osr antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

nsr tyre worn out of shape on outer edge close to legal limit

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

osr tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 175,240 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

nsr tyre worn on outer edge,on legal limit

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2009 175,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

nsr tyre worn on outer edge,on legal limit

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 168,765 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 160,042 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 160,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 151,200 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 151,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L753 RDM is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L753 RDM, 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 L753 RDM registered?

L753 RDM is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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