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L271 FTX

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,304 mi
Last recorded126,304 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 FTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,304 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 126,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 125,567 miles

rear wiper split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 125,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,708 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,184 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 117,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,301 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 114,301 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,069 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,119 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 106,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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L271 FTX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L271 FTX, 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 L271 FTX registered?

L271 FTX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L271 FTX safe to buy?

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