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L252 SFM

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 SFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 109,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 94,835 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 94,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,910 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,467 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,383 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,637 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,965 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,580 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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L252 SFM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc 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 L252 SFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L252 SFM registered?

L252 SFM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L252 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L252 SFM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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