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L183 TCL

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,117 mi
Last recorded116,117 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 TCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 116,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 116,115 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 114,542 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 110,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 110,068 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 104,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 104,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 97,346 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 97,343 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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L183 TCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L183 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 L183 TCL registered?

L183 TCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L183 TCL safe to buy?

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