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L980 LTO

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,233 mi
Last recorded174,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 LTO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 174,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 164,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 115,130 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 115,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 164,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 159,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 127,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 151,457 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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L980 LTO is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L980 LTO, 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 L980 LTO registered?

L980 LTO is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L980 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L980 LTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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