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L586 VGJ

1993 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina E118,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 148,009 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 143,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 143,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 137,672 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 137,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 132,690 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 132,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 127,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 122,880 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L586 VGJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 118,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L586 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L586 VGJ registered?

L586 VGJ is a 1993 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L586 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L586 VGJ shows 9 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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