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L315 HOC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,381 mi
Last recorded97,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 HOC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 97,381 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,071 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,518 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 68,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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L315 HOC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L315 HOC, 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 L315 HOC registered?

L315 HOC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L315 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L315 HOC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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