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L326 CDV

1994 Toyota Carina E

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,531 mi
Last recorded144,531 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 CDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 144,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 144,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 131,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 119,255 miles

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

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

advise slight play anti roll bar bushes slight play osf bearing battery insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2006 106,217 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 106,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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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L326 CDV is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L326 CDV, 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 L326 CDV registered?

L326 CDV is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L326 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L326 CDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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