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L869 APL

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,916 mi
Last recorded165,916 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 165,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 165,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 158,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 152,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 145,608 miles

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

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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L869 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L869 APL, 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 L869 APL registered?

L869 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L869 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L869 APL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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