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L955 ECF

1993 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,425 mi
Last recorded149,425 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 ECF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 149,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 149,425 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 140,926 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BIND ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 31 Oct 2015 140,287 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 140,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 139,141 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,237 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 134,231 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,078 miles

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

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

light surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

light surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2011 126,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,733 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 121,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 116,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 111,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,879 miles

Both rear tyres are perished within the tread

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 102,550 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 102,550 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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L955 ECF is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECF, 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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L955 ECF is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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