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L397 LRM

1994 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 LRM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 105,065 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 15,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 95,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake caliper slightly damp

Fail 9 May 2013 95,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake caliper slightly damp

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,459 miles

battery in secure

corrosionon certain components under vehicle

off side front disc lipped/corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,453 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery in secure

corrosionon certain components under vehicle

off side front disc lipped/corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,979 miles

oil just over minimum

Fail 24 Feb 2011 90,979 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

oil just over minimum

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front near side tyre wearing in-side edge

front off-side tyre wearing in-side and out-side edges (tyre under inflated)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front near side tyre wearing in-side edge

front off-side tyre wearing in-side and out-side edges (tyre under inflated)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,177 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,061 miles

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

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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L397 LRM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L397 LRM, 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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L397 LRM is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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