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L924 EMO

1993 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

224,016 mi
Last recorded224,016 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL924 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 224,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 1 Oct 2013 218,814 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 218,814 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 213,425 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly at front.

N/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes quite corroded.

N/s/r outer sill panel corroded almost to excess.

Oil leak/s from engine/gearbox.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 206,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 206,065 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 198,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 191,041 miles

The front to rear and rear metal brake pipes are quite corroded.

There is play almost to excess in the o/s/r anti-roll bar link.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 191,041 miles

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

The front to rear and rear metal brake pipes are quite corroded.

The o/s outer CV joint gaitor is twisted.

There is play almost to excess in the o/s/r anti-roll bar link.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 184,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 175,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 168,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 160,539 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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L924 EMO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L924 EMO, 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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L924 EMO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 September 1993.

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