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L208 EPC

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,325 mi
Last recorded140,325 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 EPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre becoming perrished

Pass 29 May 2013 137,565 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 137,564 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 135,106 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished slightly

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 135,106 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished slightly

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 130,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 127,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 121,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 116,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 111,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

nearside front brake slight bind

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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L208 EPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red 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 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 L208 EPC, 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 L208 EPC registered?

L208 EPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L208 EPC safe to buy?

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