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L797 NUG

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,218 mi
Last recorded108,218 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 NUG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70TR14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,278 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

both rear tyres worn close to limit 175/70/14

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,437 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,988 miles

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

brake fliud level on min

offside mirror surround broken

offside rear tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,654 miles

Nearside door mirror casing damaged and loose

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,244 miles

Both rear brakes 'binding-on' slightly

Nearside front and rear wheel trims missing

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder of tread

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,120 miles

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,425 miles

Boot lid,nearside rear door,offside front door and offside front wing all damaged slightly

Both rear brakes binding on slightly

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes under nearside rear of car slightly corroded

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper split slightly one end but clearing screen effectively at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,753 miles

Both brake pipes at rear rusty

Offside door mirror casing damaged slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,044 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside door mirror casing damaged

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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L797 NUG is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L797 NUG, 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 L797 NUG registered?

L797 NUG is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L797 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 NUG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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