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L778 TGH

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,625 mi
Last recorded145,625 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 TGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 145,625 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 139,350 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 126,547 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 126,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 122,878 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 122,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 122,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 116,422 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 116,422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L778 TGH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L778 TGH, 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 L778 TGH registered?

L778 TGH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L778 TGH safe to buy?

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