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L157 PAR

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 PAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 936,086 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 93,072 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L157 PAR is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L157 PAR, 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 L157 PAR registered?

L157 PAR is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L157 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L157 PAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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