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L286 UKA

1994 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 UKA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,346 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,912 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 69,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,589 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,187 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 53,332 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,332 miles

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 49,547 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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L286 UKA is a 1994 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L286 UKA, 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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L286 UKA is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L286 UKA safe to buy?

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