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L215 HCK

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,900 mi
Last recorded122,900 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 HCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 122,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,347 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 119,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,830 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes and brake hose ferrules greased

nearside,offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front grill broken

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

wheel alignment req checking has the offside front tyre is

Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

wheel alignment req checking has the offside front tyre is

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

wheel alignment req checking has both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,777 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

warning light for a open door is on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,777 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

warning light for a open door is on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,176 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,021 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated with grease

engine sump corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated with grease

engine sump corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,112 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

front grill damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

front grill damaged

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

door open warning light on

rear brake imbalance

sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

door open warning light on poss boot lock

nearside front door check strap insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 49,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,860 miles

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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L215 HCK is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L215 HCK, 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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L215 HCK is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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