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L819 DCP

1993 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,876 mi
Last recorded158,876 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 DCP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2007 158,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 157,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 145,884 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 145,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 145,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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L819 DCP is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L819 DCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L819 DCP registered?

L819 DCP is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L819 DCP safe to buy?

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