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L396 JDC

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 JDC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 79,717 miles

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 72,942 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,371 miles

Corrosion to ALL front and rear suspension units and bushes are deteriorating

Corrosion to engine bay area and underside of vehicle in places

Front number plate is damaged and deteriorating recommend replacing

Front wipers not very good at clearing and offside wiper is spliting recommend new wipers

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

Seepage of grease from nearsie front CV boot

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,371 miles

Corrosion to ALL front and rear suspension units and bushes are deteriorating

Corrosion to engine bay area and underside of vehicle in places

Front number plate is damaged and deteriorating recommend replacing

Front wipers not very good at clearing and offside wiper is spliting recommend new wipers

Seepage of grease from nearsie front CV boot

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to front and rear suspension units and bushes are deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating recommend replacing before NEXT MOT

Front wipers split and smearing when tested recommend new wipers

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

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

WARNING: Both rear road tyres deteriorating and worn recommend new tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS RUST

front number plate brocken

nearside rear suspension dust cover splitt

offside rear suspension dust cover splitt

Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,613 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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L396 JDC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L396 JDC, 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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L396 JDC is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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