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L785 BCK

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,738 mi
Last recorded139,738 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 BCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 139,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 129,312 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 May 2007 129,311 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Back engine mouting insecure

Pass 3 May 2006 112,345 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 112,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L785 BCK is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel 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 L785 BCK, 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 L785 BCK registered?

L785 BCK is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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