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L355 YFW

1994 Toyota Carina E

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,419 mi
Last recorded148,419 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 YFW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 148,419 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 141,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all over under vihicle corrosion

front disc's corroding

fuel pipes corrding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 135,180 miles

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f shocker just starting to leak

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r shocker leaking

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Apr 2010 128,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,043 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 123,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 15 Apr 2008 117,020 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 116,858 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 109,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,957 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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L355 YFW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L355 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L355 YFW registered?

L355 YFW is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L355 YFW safe to buy?

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