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L197 LBW

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 LBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 130,408 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 129,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 120,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 120,071 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2006 109,184 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 109,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rearD bush slightly perished

front brakes slightly juddering

steering shaft to column slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2005 100,033 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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L197 LBW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L197 LBW, 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 L197 LBW registered?

L197 LBW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L197 LBW safe to buy?

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