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L786 MNV

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 MNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 176,541 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 176,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 176,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s headlight damaged.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 167,494 miles

both rear sills damaged.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 167,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and nail in tread

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2005 156,734 miles

both rear outer sills damaged, n/s/f tyre near limit

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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L786 MNV is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L786 MNV, 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 L786 MNV registered?

L786 MNV is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L786 MNV safe to buy?

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