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L174 TCL

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,919 mi
Last recorded133,919 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 TCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,919 miles

2 x rear shock absorbers- slight leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seat belt locking mechanism deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2016 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1757014 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front seat belt locking mechanism deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2015 130,371 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 127,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,429 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 116,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 113,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,869 miles

OIL "4" MAX

Fail 11 Feb 2009 108,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

OIL "4" MAX

Pass 1 Feb 2008 106,452 miles

CO emissions

clutch noise?

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,991 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)

front number plate

steering rack leak?

Pass 14 Feb 2006 101,670 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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L174 TCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L174 TCL, 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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What year was L174 TCL registered?

L174 TCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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