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L308 SPW

1994 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,272 mi
Last recorded166,272 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 SPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 166,272 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 166,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 159,821 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 159,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 153,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 153,327 miles

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

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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L308 SPW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Purple 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 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L308 SPW, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L308 SPW registered?

L308 SPW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L308 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L308 SPW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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