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L38 WLC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 WLC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 123,388 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brakes slightly uneven

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,315 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 121,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2013 110,889 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 110,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 99,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 86,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 86,865 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 84,738 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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L38 WLC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L38 WLC, 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 L38 WLC registered?

L38 WLC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L38 WLC safe to buy?

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