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L327 UCL

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 UCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,423 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,308 miles

various brake pipes front and rear slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 88,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

various brake pipes front and rear slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 83,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension slightly soft

tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension slightly soft

tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,407 miles

17% imbalance on front brakes

both front lower wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 11 Aug 2008 69,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre perished

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,066 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front tyre perished

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 66,459 miles

parking brake lever slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,626 miles

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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L327 UCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L327 UCL, 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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L327 UCL is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L327 UCL safe to buy?

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