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L804 APL

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,076 mi
Last recorded136,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL804 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2009 136,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 124,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,885 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 115,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 115,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 111,325 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L804 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise 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 L804 APL, 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 L804 APL registered?

L804 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L804 APL safe to buy?

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