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L275 TEX

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,782 mi
Last recorded147,782 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL275 TEX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 147,782 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 147,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

1. slight leaks from exhaust rear box. 2. o/s door mirror incomplete. 3. front grill broken.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 140,660 miles

1. slight play in o/s front wheel bearing. 2. both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished. 3. both front tyres wearing on edges. 4. n/s front to rear and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 140,560 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

1. slight play in o/s front wheel bearing. 2. both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished. 3. both front tyres wearing on edges. 4. n/s front to rear and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 132,525 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 132,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Pass 11 Oct 2006 120,476 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished † †o/s door mirror cover missing † †o/s/r tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

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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L275 TEX is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,975cc diesel 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 L275 TEX, 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 L275 TEX registered?

L275 TEX is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L275 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L275 TEX 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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