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L261 EPC

1994 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 EPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 121,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 108,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 103,484 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 103,388 miles

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

emission test failed due to leaking exhaust. see emission test printout!

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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L261 EPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L261 EPC, 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 L261 EPC registered?

L261 EPC is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L261 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 EPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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