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L213 VPX

1994 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 VPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 8 Nov 2007 102,128 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)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid level getting low

fuel pipes corroding

lambda sensor wiring disconnected

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,128 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 94,709 miles

offside rear brake noisey

slight binding to offside rear brake

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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L213 VPX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L213 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 L213 VPX registered?

L213 VPX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L213 VPX safe to buy?

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