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L834 TGC

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,013 mi
Last recorded173,013 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL834 TGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 173,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (to wheel cylinders) + rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 173,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (to wheel cylinders) + rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 172,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits engine is misfiring (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 172,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 172,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 170,842 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 168,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 166,020 miles

oil leak

surface under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 162,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 161,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 161,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,984 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 158,364 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 152,779 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/ rear tyre cracked and low on tread (4.1.E.1)

slight under body rust

Fail 17 Sep 2016 152,779 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/ rear tyre cracked and low on tread (4.1.E.1)

slight under body rust

Pass 21 Sep 2015 146,079 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes perished & starting to split

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all four brake flexi hoses perished

all four c.v gaiters perished

all four tyres perished & worn

brake fluid discoloured

clutch fluid level low

corrosion on nearside boot floor

Pass 15 Sep 2014 142,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre appers to have been run flat

slight play noted in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has worn inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre perishing

oil mist around power steering pump area

Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake flexi hose router close to wheel rim!!

nearside rear tyre has worn inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre perishing

oil mist around power steering pump area

Pass 20 Sep 2012 126,550 miles

both rear anti-roll bar mount bushes have signs of wear

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil around it

Fail 20 Sep 2012 126,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear anti-roll bar mount bushes have signs of wear

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil around it

Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,101 miles

front tyres worn low & slight outer sidewall damage

n/side rear tyre worn low & slight mishaped

o/side rear shock absorber starting to leak

small chip in windsreen - repair recommended

very slight movement noted in front hubs

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 112,421 miles

clutch heavily worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 109,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 104,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet difficult to shut

noise from steering

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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L834 TGC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L834 TGC, 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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L834 TGC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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