MOT Status
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
surface under body corrosion
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))
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
clutch heavily worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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