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L854 BAY

1993 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,225 mi
Last recorded140,225 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL854 BAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 140,225 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 140,225 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2009 138,898 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 138,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 137,062 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 137,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 135,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 135,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 130,917 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 124,669 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 124,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L854 BAY is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L854 BAY, 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 L854 BAY registered?

L854 BAY is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L854 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L854 BAY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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