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L223 KBU

1994 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,914 mi
Last recorded45,914 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,914 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,385 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 37,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 17,890 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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L223 KBU is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L223 KBU, 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 L223 KBU registered?

L223 KBU is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L223 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L223 KBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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