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L166 PAR

1994 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,998 mi
Last recorded80,998 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 PAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 80,998 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 80,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,849 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Washer bottle has a hole in it at the top.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Washer bottle has a hole in it at the top.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,494 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

metal brake pipes at rear of car have some corrosion

nearside front brake rubber hose has some small cracks

Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,494 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

metal brake pipes at rear of car have some corrosion

nearside front brake rubber hose has some small cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,493 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs turning white

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,705 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,496 miles

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 64,656 miles

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

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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L166 PAR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 L166 PAR, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L166 PAR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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