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L884 ALJ

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 ALJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 81,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,031 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 76,007 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,995 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,020 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 73,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,917 miles

radiator in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 64,593 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads getting low

radiator corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,380 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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L884 ALJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L884 ALJ, 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 L884 ALJ registered?

L884 ALJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L884 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L884 ALJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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