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L289 JNE

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 JNE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 101,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 101,374 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,374 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 101,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise bumper

advise n/s rear sill

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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L289 JNE is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L289 JNE, 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 L289 JNE registered?

L289 JNE is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L289 JNE safe to buy?

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