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L974 APL

1993 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

134,729 mi
Last recorded134,729 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2007 134,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 130,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 130,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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L974 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L974 APL, 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 L974 APL registered?

L974 APL is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L974 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L974 APL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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