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L356 GFR

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,254 mi
Last recorded130,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 GFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 130,254 miles

near side rear indicator cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2008 130,254 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front indicator cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

near side rear indicator cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 119,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some rust forming metal pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2006 115,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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L356 GFR is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 111,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L356 GFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L356 GFR registered?

L356 GFR is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L356 GFR safe to buy?

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