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L356 KTF

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,508 mi
Last recorded15,508 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 KTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 15,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 154,863 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 136,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 126,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 119,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 111,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 111,945 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

WINDSCREEN HAS SOME SCORING

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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L356 KTF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L356 KTF, 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 L356 KTF registered?

L356 KTF is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L356 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 KTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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