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L233 WLA

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 WLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both,next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 137,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 130,696 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,635 miles

1,Small cracks in offside rear tyre tread/wall.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 112,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 109,981 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,517 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 65,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 90,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 90,700 miles

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

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

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

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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L233 WLA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L233 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 L233 WLA registered?

L233 WLA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L233 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 WLA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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