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L206 VPX

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,176 mi
Last recorded104,176 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 VPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

exhaust ;centre flange joint deteriorated , minor leak of gases

front & rear number plates deteriorated

wheel trimsfitted , restricted views

Fail 8 May 2012 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

exhaust ;centre flange joint deteriorated , minor leak of gases

front & rear number plates deteriorated

unable to spin check n/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

wheel trimsfitted , restricted views

Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,527 miles

2 gas emissions test only , failed cat test

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

bent towbar no visible fractures but recommend donot use , replace

bootlid secured with tape

centre exhaust deteriorated at converter flange joint

front brake discs corroding

front to rear brake pipes corrodinhg

imbalance on front brakes

rear lamp units require attention

unable to spin check n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Fail 27 May 2011 99,527 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

2 gas emissions test only , failed cat test

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

bent towbar no visible fractures but recommend donot use , replace

bootlid secured with tape

centre exhaust deteriorated at converter flange joint

front brake discs corroding

front to rear brake pipes corrodinhg

imbalance on front brakes

rear lamp units require attention

unable to spin check n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 6 May 2011 99,446 miles

converter & centre exhaust deteriorated at flange joint , may be weakened

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

imbalance on front brakes

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s washer requires attention

slight drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

wheel trims fitted restricted views

Fail 5 May 2011 99,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

converter & centre exhaust deteriorated at flange joint , may be weakened

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

imbalance on front brakes

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s washer requires attention

slight drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

wheel trims fitted restricted views

Pass 7 May 2010 95,092 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front rear no plates deteriorated

o/s front floor to body sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 91,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2009 91,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2008 88,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 84,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 79,525 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 79,525 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L206 VPX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L206 VPX, 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 L206 VPX registered?

L206 VPX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L206 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L206 VPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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