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L231 WLA

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,397 mi
Last recorded91,397 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 WLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,397 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 91,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 88,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,720 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,959 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,752 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 57,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 51,192 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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L231 WLA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L231 WLA, 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 L231 WLA registered?

L231 WLA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L231 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 WLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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