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L955 VLH

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,963 mi
Last recorded65,963 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,963 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2020 65,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,576 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 65,317 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 64,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 64,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,484 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,468 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,408 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 61,408 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,836 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 60,067 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,226 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 57,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,741 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 51,671 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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L955 VLH is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

L955 VLH is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L955 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 VLH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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