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L786 ULP

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,210 mi
Last recorded147,210 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,043 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,824 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,794 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,984 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 138,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 135,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 129,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 121,825 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 121,825 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 106,771 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,497 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges.

n/s/r tyre rottates slightly out of shape.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 88,872 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges.

n/s/r tyre rottates slightly out of shape.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,150 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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L786 ULP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L786 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

L786 ULP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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