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L908 KVT

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,315 mi
Last recorded79,315 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 KVT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,315 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

age related cracking to all underneath rubber bushs and boots

early signs of age related corrosion to the front and rear subframe assembly's

early signs of corrosion to the fuel filler hose

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

general signs of early age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age related cracking to the outer tread area

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower rearmost rubber bushs have age related cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to the underbody and components

age related cracking to all the antiroll bar link rubber ball joint boots

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear sub frame assembly's

early signs of corrosion to the fuel filler hose

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,239 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear all have age related cracking to the rubber boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age related cracking to the rubber bushes on o/s and n/s front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear subframes

early signs of corrosion to the fuel filler hose

emmisions close too the limits at times

Fail 23 Oct 2019 78,239 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear all have age related cracking to the rubber boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement age related cracking to the rubber bushes on o/s and n/s front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear subframes

early signs of corrosion to the fuel filler hose

emmisions close too the limits at times

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,825 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four boots have some cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to most underbody panels and components

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear subframes

early signs of corrosion to the fuel filer hose

emmisions close to the limits at times

Fail 24 Oct 2018 77,825 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four boots have some cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to most underbody panels and components

early signs of corrosion to the front and rear subframes

early signs of corrosion to the fuel filer hose

emmisions close to the limits at times

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

age related cracking to both rear tyres in the tread area

early signs of corrosion to the underbody and components

exhaust emissions close too the limits at times ( mainly HC )

plastic cover over the brake pipes not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,526 miles

light corrosion to underbody and front subframe

o/s outer sill damaged at front

Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,526 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

light corrosion to underbody and front subframe

o/s outer sill damaged at front

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has 2mm of tread in the centre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

early signs of corrosion to the underbody in places

plastic cover over the main front to rear brake pipes not allowing a full inspection

wipers work very slowly

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has 2mm of tread in the centre

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

early signs of corrosion to the underbody in places

plastic cover over the main front to rear brake pipes not allowing a full inspection

wipers work very slowly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,465 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

early signs of corrosion to most underneath paneling

exhaust emissions levels close to the limits at times

o/s and n/s front sill lips are damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,544 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,138 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,064 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s front spring bases are showing signs of early corrosion

o/s n /s front sills are damaged by incorect jacking

Fail 3 Dec 2009 66,823 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s front spring bases are showing signs of early corrosion

o/s n /s front sills are damaged by incorect jacking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,430 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 64,430 miles

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,117 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,530 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 59,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L908 KVT is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 L908 KVT, 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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L908 KVT is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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