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L198 KGM

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,890 mi
Last recorded120,890 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 KGM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 120,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 110,880 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 110,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE COROSION --REAR

NSF & OSF FLOOR TO SILL LIPS IMPACT DAMAGE

NSR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL -PASS ON DAY OF TEST

PIN HOLE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER

Pass 18 Nov 2005 97,010 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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L198 KGM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L198 KGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L198 KGM registered?

L198 KGM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is L198 KGM safe to buy?

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