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L388 TSR

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,604 mi
Last recorded92,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 TSR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 92,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 90,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2011 89,543 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F lower sill edges impact damage

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

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

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

exhaust centre section has a slight leak

Fail 25 May 2011 89,515 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F & O/S/F lower sill edges impact damage

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

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

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

Pass 25 May 2010 87,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 85,054 miles

o/s/r tyre has crackes on sidewalls

Fail 26 May 2009 85,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre has crackes on sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2008 82,031 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on both walls

Fail 22 May 2008 81,961 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on both walls

Pass 31 May 2007 79,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

f/o/s tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,040 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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L388 TSR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L388 TSR, 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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L388 TSR is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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