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L186 TCL

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 TCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,274 miles

Clutch slipping badly.

Considerable underbody corrosion evident.No perforation at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,602 miles

Radial run out evident-nearside rear tyre.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Tail gate strutts will not hold up.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,602 miles

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

Radial run out evident-nearside rear tyre.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Tail gate strutts will not hold up.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,914 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Fail 3 Feb 2010 88,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,696 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,694 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 82,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 82,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,019 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 80,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,397 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 77,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L186 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 L186 TCL registered?

L186 TCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L186 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 TCL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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