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L784 ADS

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,480 mi
Last recorded177,480 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL784 ADS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 177,480 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 177,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 170,401 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 170,296 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 163,260 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 152,785 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 145,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 139,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 133,707 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 127,140 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 127,020 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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L784 ADS is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L784 ADS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L784 ADS registered?

L784 ADS is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L784 ADS safe to buy?

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