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L853 TGC

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 TGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 120,616 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2011 120,616 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 118,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 114,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 110,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 105,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 105,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 97,295 miles

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

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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L853 TGC is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L853 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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What year was L853 TGC registered?

L853 TGC is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L853 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L853 TGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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