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L291 FKN

2004 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,445 mi
Last recorded209,445 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 FKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 209,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

oil warning light on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 209,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil light on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2013 192,247 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight plat both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 15 Feb 2012 172,790 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 172,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 149,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 128,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2009 128,053 miles

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

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

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 107,633 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 107,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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L291 FKN is a 2004 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L291 FKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Carina E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L291 FKN is a 2004 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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