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L879 DBU

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,307 mi
Last recorded181,307 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 DBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 181,307 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 176,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 176,369 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 164,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 151,880 miles

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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L879 DBU is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple 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 L879 DBU, 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 L879 DBU registered?

L879 DBU is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L879 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L879 DBU 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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