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L254 TWM

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,527 mi
Last recorded86,527 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 TWM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,527 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,228 miles

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,338 miles

front sub frame corroded

front wiper blades worn

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,058 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,548 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,029 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 69,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,336 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,719 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall/

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,719 miles

near side rear tyre side wall/

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,390 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,404 miles

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,370 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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L254 TWM is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L254 TWM, 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 L254 TWM registered?

L254 TWM is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L254 TWM safe to buy?

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