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L138 JFU

1994 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,141 mi
Last recorded104,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 JFU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front steering rack, damp

Fail 10 Jan 2008 102,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 102,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 99,329 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 99,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 93,957 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 93,939 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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L138 JFU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc 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 L138 JFU, 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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What year was L138 JFU registered?

L138 JFU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L138 JFU safe to buy?

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