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L189 YSU

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,661 mi
Last recorded126,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 YSU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak from top area of engine bay (recommend further investigation)

Fail 1 Jun 2018 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak from top area of engine bay (recommend further investigation)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

washers weak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm

washers weak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,191 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres starting to get worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres starting to get worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre split

Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,984 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish,no cords visable

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,207 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank breather pipe heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 94,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all suspension components slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L189 YSU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L189 YSU, 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 L189 YSU registered?

L189 YSU is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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