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L278 UTR

1994 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 UTR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 130,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 115,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator outer lens damaged

nearside front tyre split in outer sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2009 115,753 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator outer lens damaged

nearside front tyre split in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2008 99,654 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Oct 2008 99,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 81,475 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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L278 UTR is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L278 UTR, 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 L278 UTR registered?

L278 UTR is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L278 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 UTR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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