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L274 HRN

1994 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,979 mi
Last recorded168,979 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 HRN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 168,979 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Nearside mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2009 168,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Nearside mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2008 160,797 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 160,731 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2007 151,564 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 142,154 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 142,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L274 HRN is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L274 HRN, 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 L274 HRN registered?

L274 HRN is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L274 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L274 HRN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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