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L839 BCK

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,978 mi
Last recorded98,978 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 BCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,720 miles

All tyres starting to crack on tread

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres starting to crack on tread

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,745 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,530 miles

Engine radiator has a large amount of cooling fins missing

N/S/F brake caliper may have a slight leak of fluid. Needs to be checked outside of the scope of the MOT.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,011 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,236 miles

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

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

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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L839 BCK is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L839 BCK, 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 L839 BCK registered?

L839 BCK is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L839 BCK safe to buy?

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