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L892 CHB

1993 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,878 mi
Last recorded234,878 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 CHB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 234,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 234,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 221,011 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 221,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 206,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 206,648 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 189,143 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 189,143 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 178,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 164,336 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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L892 CHB is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L892 CHB, 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 L892 CHB registered?

L892 CHB is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L892 CHB safe to buy?

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