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L955 CPJ

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 CPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,828 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades perishing

oil leak underneath gear box area

oil leaking underneath engine components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades perishing

oil leak underneath gear box area

oil leaking underneath engine components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,454 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,277 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 72,606 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,606 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 71,203 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,862 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,862 miles

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

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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L955 CPJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L955 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 L955 CPJ registered?

L955 CPJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L955 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 CPJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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