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L923 LUJ

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,983 mi
Last recorded127,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 LUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 127,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both no plates marked

brake fluid level low

engine smokey

n/s rack boot damp

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2008 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both no plates marked

brake fluid level low

engine smokey

n/s rack boot damp

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,759 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 98,759 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both no plates marked, both rear metal brake pipes corroded, both rear tyres close to limit on edges, windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,754 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 98,754 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L923 LUJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L923 LUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L923 LUJ registered?

L923 LUJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L923 LUJ safe to buy?

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