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L188 EPC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,402 mi
Last recorded88,402 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 EPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 84,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2012 84,487 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,658 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 80,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,144 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 67,031 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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L188 EPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L188 EPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L188 EPC registered?

L188 EPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L188 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 EPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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