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L121 XHU

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,185 mi
Last recorded125,185 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 XHU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 125,157 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 116,599 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 116,598 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 107,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 96,858 miles

oil leak

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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L121 XHU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 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 L121 XHU, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of L121 XHU?

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What year was L121 XHU registered?

L121 XHU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L121 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 XHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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