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L898 CPJ

1993 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

121,895 mi
Last recorded121,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 CPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2008 121,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 121,871 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 113,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 113,019 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L898 CPJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L898 CPJ, 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 L898 CPJ registered?

L898 CPJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L898 CPJ safe to buy?

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