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L271 PFL

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,602 mi
Last recorded87,602 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 PFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 87,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 87,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,810 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,810 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,559 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,361 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 75,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,841 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 70,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2006

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006

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

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

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 PFL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L271 PFL, 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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L271 PFL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 March 1994.

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