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L178 EKR

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,470 mi
Last recorded180,470 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 EKR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 180,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 178,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 175,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 175,412 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 170,970 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 170,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 166,975 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 162,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 157,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 152,744 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2013 152,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2012 146,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 138,077 miles

chips in front screen

fromt brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Aug 2011 138,062 miles

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

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

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

chips in front screen

fromt brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2010 129,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,392 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 120,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 120,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 112,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 May 2008 112,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 105,336 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 98,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 98,524 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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L178 EKR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L178 EKR, 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 L178 EKR registered?

L178 EKR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L178 EKR safe to buy?

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