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L870 GTF

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 112,538 miles

both front cv boots perishing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both headlight alignments on maximum settings

chip in windscreen offside, not in swept area.

oil leak

slight bind on offside front wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2007 112,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front cv boots perishing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

both headlight alignments on maximum settings

chip in windscreen offside, not in swept area.

offside wiper blade perishing

oil leak

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,275 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 102,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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L870 GTF is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L870 GTF, 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 L870 GTF registered?

L870 GTF is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 November 1993.

Is L870 GTF safe to buy?

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