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L186 MET

1994 Toyota Carina E

Beige Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 MET
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 94,316 miles

Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 94,316 miles

Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,271 miles

front discs are corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,446 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,296 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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L186 MET is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Beige with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L186 MET, 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 L186 MET registered?

L186 MET is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 January 1994.

Is L186 MET safe to buy?

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