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L81 FCF

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,427 mi
Last recorded221,427 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 FCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 221,427 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 221,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 214,817 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 214,817 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 203,761 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 203,761 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 195,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 187,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 187,022 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 179,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 179,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 173,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 166,028 miles

DRIVERS SEAT IS WORN BUT STILL SECURED .

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 159,166 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 159,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 152,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 152,881 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 147,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 147,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 142,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 134,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 130,642 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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L81 FCF is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L81 FCF, 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 L81 FCF registered?

L81 FCF is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L81 FCF safe to buy?

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