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L883 CON

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,321 mi
Last recorded105,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 CON
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,321 miles

1.5 litres of oil added prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.5 litres of oil added prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 103,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

engine oil on minimum

Fail 30 Jun 2014 103,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,947 miles

1 litre of engine oil added prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,693 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r sidelight lense damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r sidelight lense damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,490 miles

Both Rear Tyres In Poor Condition

Fail 1 Mar 2010 94,490 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Both Rear Tyres In Poor Condition

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 92,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,599 miles

emissions slow to come in to limits

n/s/r suspension leg starting to leak

radiator in poor condition

slight screen damage

Fail 8 Jan 2008 90,599 miles

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

emissions slow to come in to limits

n/s/r suspension leg starting to leak

radiator in poor condition

slight screen damage

Fail 29 Dec 2006 88,449 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 88,449 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 85,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 85,754 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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L883 CON is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L883 CON, 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 L883 CON registered?

L883 CON is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L883 CON safe to buy?

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