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L221 SEM

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,302 mi
Last recorded204,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 SEM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 204,302 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 199,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 190,757 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 190,757 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 186,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 186,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 179,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 174,919 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 174,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 163,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 163,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 153,357 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 153,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 142,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 134,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 129,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

radiator badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2007 129,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

radiator badly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 119,866 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 119,866 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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L221 SEM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L221 SEM, 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 L221 SEM registered?

L221 SEM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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