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L238 EKL

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 EKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,017 miles

offside rear tyre cracking up and perishing

slight blow from down pipe

Pass 20 May 2019 103,017 miles

Slight blow from downpipe

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,017 miles

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,332 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,969 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,968 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 94,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,351 miles

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

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

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

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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L238 EKL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L238 EKL, 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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L238 EKL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L238 EKL safe to buy?

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