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L811 ECX

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL811 ECX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 110,864 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 110,859 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,691 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 108,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,569 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 106,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 98,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 96,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 96,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 94,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 88,886 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 88,886 miles

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

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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L811 ECX is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L811 ECX, 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 L811 ECX registered?

L811 ECX is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L811 ECX safe to buy?

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