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L390 GKL

1994 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,281 mi
Last recorded150,281 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina111,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 GKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 150,281 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 150,281 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 133,597 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 133,597 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 114,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip to offside front head lamp ok at this time

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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L390 GKL is a 1994 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L390 GKL, 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 L390 GKL registered?

L390 GKL is a 1994 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L390 GKL safe to buy?

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