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L261 FPD

1994 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,815 mi
Last recorded105,815 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 FPD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 105,815 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 105,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,578 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 101,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,835 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 100,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,435 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 100,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,276 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,262 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,129 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 80,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 76,570 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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L261 FPD is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L261 FPD, 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 L261 FPD registered?

L261 FPD is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L261 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 FPD shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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