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L227 OAL

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,133 mi
Last recorded106,133 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 OAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,133 miles

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes greased at the time of inspection

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,132 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes greased at the time of inspection

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,801 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 89,811 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 89,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,641 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 14 May 2009 83,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,950 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,718 miles

as per original test no 303550786058

Fail 21 Mar 2006 68,718 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyre treads unevenly worn †damage to wheel trims †rear number plate disfigured †engine/gearbox wet with oil †slight scratching to windscreen

rear strut dust covers badly damaged †both outer cv gaiters cracking †perishing to all brake hoses †surface corrosion to brake pipes †

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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L227 OAL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L227 OAL, 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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L227 OAL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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