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L766 APL

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,771 mi
Last recorded151,771 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 151,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre scrubbed

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 147,279 miles

joint between catalyser and middle pipe corroded

offside front tyre getting worn on edges

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2006 141,312 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 141,312 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes are corroding

offside rear wheel binding on slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2005 136,174 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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L766 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L766 APL, 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 L766 APL registered?

L766 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L766 APL safe to buy?

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