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L318 SPW

1994 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,451 mi
Last recorded142,451 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 SPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 142,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 142,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 141,996 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)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust sleeve poor condition

filler neck heavily corroded

front reg plate poor condition

n/s/f flexy perished

radiator poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2013 133,179 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 12 Apr 2013 133,179 miles

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

exhaust poor

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 1 May 2012 125,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 117,549 miles

cat to centre flange heavily corroded and thin

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

radiator water stained

screen chipped

supply pipe to n/s/f flexy corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 117,549 miles

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

cat to centre flange heavily corroded and thin

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

radiator water stained

screen chipped

supply pipe to n/s/f flexy corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 113,462 miles

ADVISE - EMISSIONS SLOW TO PASS - N/S/F HEADLIGHT POOR PATTERN - REG LIGHTS DULL - FUEL VENT PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED - REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED - SCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,382 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

large oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

screen chipped

Fail 21 Apr 2009 106,381 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

large oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

screen chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,718 miles

Advise engine burning oil and emiting blue smoke

Advise front flexys perished

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Advise n/s/f wiper not clearing well

Advise oil leaks

Advise screen chipped

Pass 9 May 2007 92,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 83,938 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 83,931 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

windscreen chipped

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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L318 SPW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L318 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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L318 SPW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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